Lead Cook - David's - Maryland

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Overview

Why We Need Your Talents:

The Lead Cook is responsible for overseeing food handling and preparation throughout the kitchen. Your hard work and experience will assist in supervising all food preparation activities and ensuring that high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained. As a lead cook, you will be knowledgeable of various cooking techniques and have a passion for food. Ultimately, your ability to work in a fast-paced environment will demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills!

Shift Needed: 7am-4pm

Responsibilities

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Preparing meal ingredients: washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables as well as marinating meats.
• Seasoning and garnishing food, salads, soups and sauces.
• Ensuring food items are stored at the correct temperatures.
• Keeping the cooking area clean and in an orderly state.
• Maintaining inventory and ordering food items on a daily basis.
• Ensure the safety and security of employees and guests.
• Monitor and adjust performance as warranted.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills to Help You Succeed:

• Ability to use all kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to read and write basic instructions. Knowledge of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Ability to be creative with cooking and food preparation.
• Ability to Read and interpret production lists, menus, and banquet event orders.
• Ability to complete accurate record keeping.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling of food.

Qualifications

Must-Haves:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Culinary arts courses or equivalent experience.
• One (1) – three (3) years’ experience as a line of restaurant cook.
• Must be able to comply with all state gaming regulations, which may include obtaining a license.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach while carrying food product, equipment, trash/waste weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift, carry, deliver food items weighing up to 50 pounds throughout a scheduled shift.
• Ability to work around 500-degree ovens and work within 40-degree walk-in refrigerators.
• Ability to stand and walk continually throughout a 10-hr shift.

What We Offer

Perks We Offer You

• Comprehensive group health benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents. Other benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members include:
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Generous retirement savings options
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents (Maryland Property only)
• Training and pathways for career growth
• Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Annual Merit Based Pay Increases
• Discretionary Performance Bonuses
• Discretionary Service Bonuses
• Free parking
• Free food and discounted meals
• Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment Discounts

Life at Live!

Individuals chosen to be part of the Live! Team can expect:

• To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.
• To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.
• To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity.
• To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.
• To work hard and have fun.
• Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.
• The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.

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