Specialty Cook - Wok/Asian Cuisine - $23/Hour

Job Title

The incumbent in this position is responsible for properly preparing all foods listed on the respective menus that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, poached in an assigned kitchen outlet, or prepared in the pantry.

Essential Functions

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Rockford their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members to provide superior guest service.
• Prepares foods that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, Prepare, maintain, and monitor quality control for hot food items including, but not limited to, meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks and seasonings.
• Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Prepare food items with a focus on Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean & Vietnamese cuisines.
• Prepare guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and always comply with food sanitation standards.
• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen and ensure plates are clean and appetizing.
• Maintains high quality standards and procedures in preparing and serving all food and ensuring that all food quality meets specifications and guarantees.
• Responsible for regularly restocking all kitchen supplies and food items required for service ensuring all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out philosophy. Confirm all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated areas.
• Responsible for maintaining a solid knowledge of all food products and skillfully applies culinary techniques with attention to detail regarding plate presentation and preparation.
• Ensures all equipment, tools, and supplies and maintaining equipment in good working order while following all procedures and policies set forth by the company.
• Operates, maintains, and cleans deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, flat top grill, and other equipment according to instructions.
• Assists in lowering food cost and waste, properly labels and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Work as a team, helping all team members to complete the required activities that ensure we blow away Guest expectations.
• Perform duties in accordance with company standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as requested.
• Lives the Brand

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Attend seminars when needed.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• Asian cooking experience preferred including Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean & Vietnamese cuisines.
• Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts or comparable education preferred.
• Wok cooking experience.
• Red Seal or equivalent certification an asset.
• Solid understanding of meat, starch, sauces, soups, and food safety preparation
• Safe Food Handling certificate.
• Ability to work flexible hours, and special events.

Additional Requirements:

• Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Illinois Gaming Board.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.

Knowledge Of:

• Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.

Ability To:

• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout the kitchen (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk, or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds or more.
• Specific vision abilities that may be required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here may be representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced, and often crowded and noisy.
• Duties and responsibilities are typically performed in a professional office setting, but there may be times when you will need to be on the Casino Floor or pass through this area. On the Casino Floor, you may be exposed to casino-related environmental factors including, but not limited to, excessive noise.

Pay Range:

$16 - $22