Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.00 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
401k
employee discount
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Running Aces Casino Hotel Racetrack, located at 15201 Running Aces Blvd, Columbus, MN, is a premier entertainment destination that combines exciting live harness racing with a full-service casino and a contemporary hotel. This establishment prides itself on offering an exceptional guest experience, seamlessly blending thrilling gaming options with high-quality amenities and top-notch customer service. As a prominent venue in the region, Running Aces Casino Hotel Racetrack hosts a wide range of events and activities that attract visitors both locally and from afar, making it a key player in Minnesota's entertainment scene. The facility's commitment to excellence is reflected in its well-maintained amenities, innovative gaming options, and a variety of dining experiences designed to cater to diverse tastes. Running Aces is dedicated to fostering a vibrant, safe, and engaging atmosphere for its guests and employees alike, consistently striving to enhance its offerings and guest satisfaction. It is also committed to equal employment opportunities and maintaining a respectful, inclusive work environment for all staff members.
This full-time culinary role at Running Aces Casino Hotel Racetrack involves working the 6pm to 3am shift, including weekends and holidays. The position is ideal for individuals passionate about the culinary arts and eager to work in a fast-paced, dynamic kitchen environment. The role focuses on preparing menu items efficiently and accurately according to specifications while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety. Responsibilities include following detailed instructions from the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, rotating inventory to ensure freshness, and ensuring all food prep stations are fully stocked and operational. The position requires a thorough understanding of all menu items and the ability to creatively contribute to specials. Familiarity with kitchen equipment and maintenance tasks like RTI filtering fryers is essential to keep the kitchen running smoothly. This is a physically active job that demands flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Running Aces offers competitive benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage for full-time employees, 401k plans, employee discounts, and paid time off encompassing vacation, sick days, bereavement, and holidays. Training is provided, and candidates must be able to obtain a Minnesota Racing Commission gaming license. Running Aces values skilled, motivated culinary professionals committed to delivering exceptional food and service in a bustling casino hotel setting.
This full-time culinary role at Running Aces Casino Hotel Racetrack involves working the 6pm to 3am shift, including weekends and holidays. The position is ideal for individuals passionate about the culinary arts and eager to work in a fast-paced, dynamic kitchen environment. The role focuses on preparing menu items efficiently and accurately according to specifications while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety. Responsibilities include following detailed instructions from the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, rotating inventory to ensure freshness, and ensuring all food prep stations are fully stocked and operational. The position requires a thorough understanding of all menu items and the ability to creatively contribute to specials. Familiarity with kitchen equipment and maintenance tasks like RTI filtering fryers is essential to keep the kitchen running smoothly. This is a physically active job that demands flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Running Aces offers competitive benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage for full-time employees, 401k plans, employee discounts, and paid time off encompassing vacation, sick days, bereavement, and holidays. Training is provided, and candidates must be able to obtain a Minnesota Racing Commission gaming license. Running Aces values skilled, motivated culinary professionals committed to delivering exceptional food and service in a bustling casino hotel setting.
Job Requirements
- Must have excellent communication and organizational, time management, and leadership skills
- Extensive familiarity with fryer, char broiler, flat-top, hot-well, wok station, steamers, convection oven, walk in cooler and freezer, assortment of knives, mandolin, etc, training provided
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Working in a high volume kitchen for at least 2 years
- Must possess the ability to obtain a Minnesota Racing Commission gaming license
- This position must have, or an ability to acquire within one year, an in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of company policy and procedures, state regulations, and technical rules relevant to their responsibilities
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to handle frequent walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending and lifting, pushing and pulling
- Ability to lift up to 35 to 50lbs regularly
- Must be able to work flexible shifts in a crowded, noisy, hot and humid environment
- Must be present onsite for this position
Job Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Working in a high volume kitchen for at least 2 years
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations
- Ability to obtain a Minnesota Racing Commission gaming license
- Knowledge of company policy, state regulations and technical rules relevant to responsibilities or ability to acquire this within one year
Job Duties
- Following instructions of the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs
- Preparing orders quickly and efficiently to menu specifications
- Rotates inventory and ensures freshness of product at all times
- Refill items that require prepping and make sure stations are stocked
- Ability to prepare all recipes pertaining to current food menu
- Possess thorough knowledge of the current menu items for all stations
- Use creativity with specials
- Knowledgeable on all equipment and how to clean them
- RTI filtering fryers on a consistent basis
- Ensure setup for the following shift is complete
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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