Line Cook Ten (Full Time)

Rivers Casino Des Plaines, located in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a premier entertainment destination offering a dynamic and vibrant environment in the food and beverage industry. Known for its wide range of gaming options, live entertainment, and exceptional dining experiences, Rivers Casino is committed to creating a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for both guests and team members. The casino boasts a modern facility at 3000 S. River Road and is conveniently accessible with amenities such as free parking and shuttle service from the Rosemont Blue Line Station, ensuring ease for both employees and visitors. As a full-time, on-site employer, Rivers Casino values professionalism, teamwork, and dedication, offering competitive pay at $21 USD per hour in the Food and Beverage category under the requisition number LINEC004742. The Line Cook role at Rivers Casino Des Plaines is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about food preparation and presentation within a fast-paced, service-driven environment. This position involves setting up and breaking down cooking stations according to production sheets, preparing and cooking items precisely as ordered by customers, and reheating soups, sauces, and other menu items following daily rotations. The Line Cook is responsible for ensuring excellent presentation of all prepared foods and efficiently managing multiple orders simultaneously. Restocking and maintaining prep at the station or salad bar is also a key part of the role. In addition to hands-on cooking duties, this position supports buffet and production cooking tasks as assigned. Maintaining high sanitation standards is mandatory, including keeping the food area clean and free of debris, properly storing daily deliveries following FIFO procedures, and monitoring food temperatures and freshness in freezers and storage areas. Strong communication skills are essential to coordinate with the Sous Chef and other kitchen staff, especially regarding supply shortages or quality control issues. The role requires promptness, professionalism, and positive guest interaction while ensuring compliance with departmental policies, side work assignments, and recipe execution from standardized cards or supervisor guidelines. Rivers Casino emphasizes a cooperative, friendly, and neat appearance among its team members. The position demands adaptability to varying shift schedules, including holidays, and requires the physical ability to perform frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working in conditions such as wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive under pressure, possess basic knife skills, and hold a valid Illinois Food Handler Certification. The casino fosters career growth and development opportunities, encouraging team members to engage in leadership training and advance their careers. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401K matching, paid time off, meal discounts, tuition reimbursement, fitness incentives, and employee scholarships. Rivers Casino values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that adheres to federal employment laws, providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees.