Apprentice 3D Hard Surface Artist Jobs in Illinois

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Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for overseeing food preparation on all shifts for an assigned food outlet to ensure quality food and guest satisfaction. Coordinates with front-of-the-house staff to ensure effective coordination of service to achieve Hard Rock Rockford food service goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Rockford their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members to provide superior guest service.
• Hires, trains, motivates, evaluates, and supervises staff to ensure that team members receive adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives.
• Establishes and maintains training and development procedures to ensure superior guest service standards are achieved.
• Maintains department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget to ensure proper management of department.
• Monitors food purchasing, staffing, food preparation and food inventory to control food and labor cost and waste, ensuring adherence to the budget.
• Monitors and evaluates food preparation by observing cooking techniques and tasting results to ensure food quality and consistency according to recipe and HAACP standards.
• Assists in developing menu changes to ensure variety and food quality.
• Monitors and advice on storage of food items to ensure quality of food and compliance with health requirements.
• Assists Hard Rock Cafe Chef in other kitchen areas on a relief basis as necessary.
• Operates, maintains and oversees operation of all kitchen equipment, including, but not limited to slicers, grinders, patty machines daily.
• Perform work regularly and predictably.
• Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Attend seminars when needed.

EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)

• A minimum of 8 years progressive preparation experience, or through the completion of a culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship
• 4 years of progressive food preparation experience
• At least 1 year in a supervisory capacity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc.):

• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s and all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Standard safety and sanitation practices for food and beverage service.
• Food, food products, food preparation, etc.
• Standard safety and sanitation practices for food and beverage service.
• How to prepare stocks, soups, mother sauces, all varieties of meat including veal, pork, beef, lamb, poultry, game and seafood.
• Complete understanding of kitchen operations.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, budgeting experience and full understanding of financials.

ABILITY TO:

• Present an image of excitement, enthusiasm, and outgoing personality, while being able to project a professional appearance.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Deliver programs which create a service level of excellence for internal and external guests.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of team members and outside contacts.
• Act professionally with a constantly changing internal and external environment.
• Monitor and control cash flow and security of assets.
• Link scheduling to customer flow.
• Observe and direct actions of subordinates monitor all activity within the dining room and to inspect and maintain areas for which are responsible.
• Use all tools associated with the position including but not limited to knives, slicers and choppers.
• Review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation.
• Inspect quality of all food items.

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