Job Description
Job Description
Positions available in Saltgrass Steakhouse and Front Row Bar & Grill!
Job purpose
Under the direction of the Chef, the cook is responsible for preparing food in accordance with established policy and procedures on an assigned shift.
Duties and responsibilities
- Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) Rules and Regulations, Federal and State laws and regulations, and Company and departmental policies and procedures.
- Consistently deliver positive, courteous, and professional guest service in all interactions with guests, visitors, vendors, and fellow employees.
- Responsible for knowing menu items and recipes.
- Prepare, season, and garnish all food in assigned area in accordance with established procedures.
- Follow chef’s instructions with related to updated food preparation methods.
- Maintain a work environment that is safe, professional, friendly, and conducive to a high level of productivity and performance.
- Amicably resolve challenges or problems in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain excellent communication skills and interpersonal relations with guests, vendors, visitors, and fellow employees.
- Maintain personal health and sanitation standards (wash hands when using restroom, etc.)
- Perform any duties on or off-site involving guest services and quality control including, but not limited to, special events, guest giveaways, crowd control, property cleanliness, and other hospitality functions as needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations.
- Ensure prompt and discrete notification to senior management and/or the Ethics Hotline of any observation of illegal acts and/or internal ethics violations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to obtain a gaming license.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience as a prep cook, line cook, or specialty cook in a high-volume environment.
- Demonstrated successful performance in a cook role.
- Culinary training in an accredited culinary degree program strongly preferred.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and confidentiality.
- Ability to use knives, other hand-held instruments, and other food preparation equipment.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required.
- Ability to deliver a service level which creates an atmosphere that makes our guests want to return, giving each guest a positive, memorable experience.
- Commitment to routinely go above and beyond in the accomplishment of position responsibilities in an effort to play a role in the achievement of organizational goals.
- Must present an image of excitement and enthusiasm, while being able to project a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
- Display strong work ethic and teamwork.
Benefits
- Medical (HSA available with High Deductible Health Plans)
- Dental
- Vision
- Life, AD&D (including voluntary options for employee, spouse, and/or children)
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- 401k with match