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Cook I (Full-Time)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.00 - $1.00
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Work Schedule

Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid orientation
Paid training
Paid Time Off
401k Match
Life insurance
Employee Discounts
on-site dining

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a reputable and busy casino located at 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, IN 46320. This establishment is well known for providing a vibrant entertainment and dining experience in a dynamic environment. The casino not only offers a wide range of gaming options but also emphasizes quality food and customer service to enhance the overall guest experience. Being a full-time employer, the casino seeks passionate, dependable team members to contribute to the food service operations in a role that promises growth and exciting challenges. With an hourly rate starting at $17.00 and a $2,000 sign-on bonus, this opportunity is especially attractive for culinary professionals who want to grow their careers in a lively, fast-paced atmosphere.

The position available is centered on food preparation, with a focus on efficiently preparing desserts, entrees, soups, and other dishes of medium complexity according to precise directions. This role demands an individual who has thorough knowledge of cooking techniques and can handle a variety of kitchen equipment such as steamers, ovens, and slicers. The employee is expected to maintain clean and sanitary food preparation stations in compliance with safety standards and local health department sanitation procedures. Standard responsibilities consist of checking adequate supplies, recommending adjustments to menus based on quantity and guest demands, and ensuring the timely opening of food service outlets. The role includes working various shifts with a preference for overnight and night shifts, covering holidays and weekends as required. Compliance with food service sanitation certification within one year of employment is mandatory. This full-time, in-person role offers an excellent work environment equipped with numerous benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid orientation and training, paid time off, 401K matching, and life insurance. The casino also encourages personal development and rewards staff with discounts on shopping, travel, and more, alongside access to on-site employee dining options. This comprehensive and engaging culinary position is ideal for professionals who are motivated to deliver exceptional food quality and contribute positively to the guest experience at a premier entertainment location.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Ability to work various shifts and hours including holidays and weekends
  • Required to take and pass a Food Service Sanitation course within one year of employment
  • Ability to relocate before starting work in Hammond, IN 46320
  • Must be able to commute to Hammond, IN 46320
  • Ability to operate kitchen equipment such as steamer, oven and slicer
  • Willingness to follow safety and sanitation procedures
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Thorough knowledge of cooking techniques
  • Ability to work various shifts including overnight and weekends
  • Completion of Food Service Sanitation course within one year
  • Ability to operate kitchen equipment like steamer, oven and slicer
  • Professional demeanor and reliability
  • Good communication and teamwork skills

Job Duties

  • Check and ensure adequate supply of foods and seasonings
  • Check that food is adequately prepared for cooking and serving
  • Prepare desserts, entrees, soups and other foods of medium complexity according to directions
  • Operate steamer, oven, slicer and other cooking equipment
  • Recommend adjusting cycles of menus based on food quantities and guest demands
  • Ensure cleanliness of food preparation areas
  • Follow safety rules and keep work in area clean and orderly
  • Break down workstations, clean and restock
  • Follow sanitation procedures as instructed by the local health department
  • Open food service outlets in a timely fashion as instructed
  • Conduct self in an appropriate professional manner at all times
  • Consistently follow through with the appropriate actions when asked to complete projects or tasks
  • Must be able to work various shifts and hours to include holidays and weekends
  • Required to take and pass a Food Service Sanitation course within one year of accepting the position
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Must be 18 years of age or older

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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