The Cook III is responsible for preparing recipes and food items in accordance with the culinary leadership requirements.
Key Job Functions:
- Prepare, sauté, broil, fry, bake, and grill food items in accordance with kitchen needs.
- Perform various job duties that will include operation of grill, fryer, broiler, oven, French top, and blast chiller in accordance with kitchen needs.
- Perform preliminary preparation work in a timely manner.
- Ensure ingredient supply levels are accurate.
- Move items from shelves to carts and transport to assigned stations for restocking purposes.
- Maintain the required par of food items in their assigned station from support areas throughout the property.
- Maintain a sanitary and organized work area and ensure all areas assigned are clean and free of debris.
- Demonstrate proper care, storage, use, and cleaning of all tools and equipment.
- Follow proper zoning procedures, returning/storing product and equipment to designated areas.
- Demonstrate competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value, and integrity.
- Prepare food products according to standard recipes and specifications and demonstrate positive responses to training by leadership.
- Effectively communicate with other team members.
- Direct and train all Cooks II.
- Verbally acknowledge leadership instructions and respond in a professional manner.
- Responsible for the daily cleaning and detail of all restaurant walk-ins, reach-ins, floors, all types of smokers, warmers, pantry stations, hot lines, speed racks, mixers, stainless steel tables, and table ovens.
- Accountable for meeting or exceeding all State of Maryland and Horseshoe sanitation requirements (ServSafe).
- Support safety and accident prevention programs (non-slip footwear, knife handling, proper lifting).
- Adhere to garbage separation and disposal as per standards.
Qualifications:
- 3 years of culinary experience or formal culinary education required.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must be flexible with schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.
Compensation: $21.20 Per Hour, Bi-Weekly Pay Dates