LEAD COOK

What would I be doing?

Located just east of downtown Kansas City, Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City is a Midwestern entertainment hub that offers something for everyone.

Ameristar has one of the largest casino floors in Missouri, amazing dining venues, a luxury hotel and more. Ameristar also offers convenient parking in a five-level, 2,660 space parking structure with an enclosed, climate-controlled walkway to the casino and entertainment center.

Ameristar is seeking an Lead Cook for its quick service outlets. The successful candidate will assist in organizing, prioritizing and assigning workload to ensure that production and service run smoothly and will also assist the cooks in daily operations and food service.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Deliver excellent internal and external guest service.
• Responsible for learning and being familiar with all Ameristar outlets, and for being able to answer general questions regarding the property.
• Read food orders from computer printouts and prepare food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of products to the guests.
• Wash, slice, peel and / or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Ability to work with small, delicate and sensitive equipment (i.e. knives) requiring fine finger dexterity.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling or piercing them with utensils.
• Prepare a daily prep list and written daily orders.
• In an open kitchen environment, guest interaction is a must. Engage the guest each time they come to your area. Explain product, ask questions and build positive relationships with the guests.
• Coordinate and communicate on orders with dining room staff.
• Assume limited charge of kitchen on respective shifts and assume limited accountability of supervisors in their absence.
• Receive and deliver food to the proper areas.
• Ability to work the line in different locations : saut, broiler, appetizer, pantry, pasta, grill, etc.
• Use and maintain all assigned areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe and effective manner.
• Observe and enforce Health Department regulations regarding food handling, storage, proper steam table temperature, and cleanliness of work environment.

Responsible of having a full knowledge of the MSDS program.

• Consistent attendance at company / restaurant training programs as they are scheduled.
• Complete opening, closing and other side duties as assigned by the supervisors.
• Be in constant communication with Sous Chefs.
• Pass all tests given including the training in order to retain the knowledge needed to be an effective team member.
• Maintain a well-groomed, neat and clean appearance.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Assist in the training and coaching of Line Cooks.

What are we looking for?

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

At least one (1) year of experience as a cook.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Team members may be required to obtain a Missouri Gaming Commission license.
• Must be available to work some nights, weekends and holidays in a 24 / 7 environment
• Excellent reading and math skills for recipes and measurements
• Must successfully pass background check
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items, to standard, in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the application of sanitation procedures.
• Must be able to stand and / or walk for duration of shift.
• Other physical requirements of the position include but are not necessarily limited to reaching, grasping, bending, keeling, and twisting at the waist.

What would it be like to work at this property?

At Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City , when we say More Fun, we mean it literally. In addition to our large casino floor, we proudly feature a wide variety of restaurants, an arcade and an award-winning hotel.

Ameristar is one of the biggest and most impressive casinos in the country.

Ameristar Casino Kansas City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, please contact us through the application site and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.

Ameristar Kansas City

3200 North Ameristar Drive

Kansas City, MO 64161

What would it be like to be a Boyd Gaming Team Member?

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States.

Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry.

Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Corporate Mission

We, as members of Boyd Gaming Corporation, operate with only the highest degree of integrity, and rely on the competence and friendliness of each person in our organization to provide entertainment and service to satisfy our customers' wants.

Through teamwork, we strive to maximize shareholder value, to be among the leading companies in our industry and to provide opportunities for all while we support and enhance our communities.

Company Vision

Boyd Gaming is one of the nations leading casino entertainment companies. But were so much more a Fortune 1000 company that retains the philosophy of a family-owned business, focused on creating long-term, sustainable growth for our shareholders.

This philosophy defines and separates us from the competition, making us unique in our industry.

From our earliest beginnings in the 1970s, we made a commitment to our shareholders and our team members to create an operating style built around family.

In a highly competitive industry, our Boyd Style of hospitality has come to define us in a most unique way.

Forging ahead in the coming years, we will remain focused on our three main goals : improving our operating performance, continuing to execute on our current growth strategy, and demonstrating our branding initiatives.

We remain confident in the strength of our Company to successfully meet whatever challenges lie ahead.

Requisition ID 2024-49268

Property AMERISTAR CASINO KANSAS CITY

Category Food & Beverage

Position Type Full-Time