COOK I - BANQUETS

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY :

The incumbent in this position is responsible for properly preparing any and all foods listed on the respective menu / s in an assigned kitchen outlet / s.

Demonstrate good knowledge when comes to knife skills and cooking procedures.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)

Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana their choice for gaming entertainment;

responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service.

• Prepares foods that are based on company standards and recipes. Ensures that all plates or pans served are aesthetically appealing and cooked to the specifications of HRCNIN.
• Demonstrate good knowledge and knife skills.
• Demonstrate good knowledge and cooking skills / techniques by using all equipment provided by HRCNIN.
• Good knowledge of producing a variety of sauces and properly placing them on all dishes, based on HRCNIN standards.
• Keeps workstation neat and clean.
• Assists co-workers to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen.
• Ensures cleanliness of working area; reports all equipment for safety failures, hazardous areas and accidents.
• Ensures the proper storing of any foods, including those from a previous function.
• Ensures that items are fully stocked, and equipment is in good working condition.
• Ensures the proper closing down of workstations.
• Assists with other duties at special events or parties and assisting where necessary to include but not limited to carving, cooking, set up and or teardown stations or work areas or other duties as assigned.
• Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned.
• Assist other cooks during the food cooking and assembly process.
• Clean up before shift ends.
• Clean and sanitize all work areas based on Food Safety rules and regulations, together with HRCNIN standards.
• Perform work regularly and predictably.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work and public spaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Attend seminars when needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)

This knowledge and these abilities are typically acquired through a High School Diploma or Equivalent. A culinary apprenticeship, an associate degree from a culinary institution or an equivalent with some industry experience is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS : (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc) :

• Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Indiana Gaming Commission.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass drug screening.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.

KNOWLEDGE OF :

• Food, food product, food preparation, etc.
• Standard safety and sanitation practices for food and beverage service.
• How to prepare stocks, soups, mother sauces, and all varieties of meat including veal, pork, beef, lamb, poultry, game, and seafood.

ABILITY TO :

• Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests.
• Use all equipment associated with the position, including, but not limited to, choppers, slicers, mixers and grinders.
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