Job Summary:

As a Cook – Prep, you will be responsible for all aspects of food preparation and cooking using a variety of kitchen utensils.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Foster an environment that embodies Bally’s Born to Entertain philosophy by creating a fun-filled, entertaining atmosphere.
• Enthusiastically promote Bally’s customer-centric culture of offering superior guest service and actively building long-lasting guest relations.
• Prepare and cook all items according to company standards for recipes and procedures, including the seasoning, finish and garnishment of all food items and entrees.
• Adheres to time and sequence of cooking operations to meet service standards/hours.
• Performs all basic cooking operations including deep fat frying, broiling, steaming, sautéing, basic oven work and production/prep work.
• Plate up food items and dish up for large functions.
• Effectively use kitchen tools and utensils including knives, slicers, choppers, mixers, steamers and braziers.
• Work assigned station in the kitchen, with responsibility for the cleanliness and sanitation of assigned area.
• Assist other kitchen personnel as needed.
• Properly use and store food items and kitchen supplies.
• Complete prep work for next shift.
• Transport food and supplies to workstations as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the coolers and dry storage areas.

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
• 6 months or more years related experience or training preferred
• Must be Food Handler Certified
• Must have open work availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to see, stand, and smell; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
• Able to work with others while maintaining a positive and courteous demeanor under occasional fast paced and hot working conditions.