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Saint Charles, MO · On-site

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The Steakhouse Cook will safely prepare food items, following menu specifications and standard recipes, for service to Guests in all outlets (Must strive for picture perfect plate presentation)

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COOK - STEAKHOUSE

COOK - STEAKHOUSE

Boyd Gaming

Saint Charles, MO • On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Boyd Gaming rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 104 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

74th of 146 rated casinos

Job description

Company Description

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry.
Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Job Description

The Steakhouse Cook will safely prepare food items, following menu specifications and standard recipes, for service to Guests in all outlets (Must strive for picture perfect plate presentation).

  • The Steakhouse Cook will prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to Guests.
  • Always conduct oneself in a manner that reflects a positive and professional image.
  • The Steakhouse Cook will create order lists for recipe preparations.
  • Communicate clearly with other Cooks and Sous Chefs.
  • The Steakhouse Cook will train lower level Cooks how to properly use equipment.
  • Read recipes and gather all necessary items for recipe execution.
  • The Steakhouse Cook will cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble all food for the outlet.
  • Adhere to control procedure for food cost and quality.
  • The Steakhouse Cook will perform all assigned side work to include replenishing/restocking work station with supplies.
  • Check station before, during and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness.
  • The Steakhouse Cook will organize and prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
  • Work the line in different locations i.e. Saute, Broiler, Appetizer, Pantry, Pasta, Grill etc.
  • The Steakhouse Cook will prepare hot and cold sauces.
  • Perform all duties at a higher level of accuracy and speed than a Assistant Cook
  • The Steakhouse Cook will work with small, delicate, and sensitive equipment (knives) requiring fine finger dexterity.
  • Operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, braise, kettle, and flat top.
  • The Steakhouse Cook will grasp, bend, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods weighing a maximum of 150 lbs.
  • Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, and walking significant distances.
Qualifications
  • One (1) year minimum experience in food preparation and food knowledge
  • Must be able to perform all cooking duties
  • Knowledge of how to prepare sauces.
  • Requires reading and math skill for recipes and measurements
  • Possess knowledge of two stations with some familiarization of two others
  • Must have basic knife skills
  • Knowledge of the MSDS program
  • Must be able to complete any classes or certifications required by the state of Missouri or Ameristar Casinos, Inc.
  • No schooling is required but culinary education is encouraged
Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities. Corporate Mission We, as members of Boyd Gaming Corporation, operate with only the highest degree of integrity, and rely on the competence and friendliness of each person in our organization to provide entertainment and service to satisfy our customers' wants. Through teamwork, we strive to maximize shareholder value, to be among the leading companies in our industry and to provide opportunities for all while we support and enhance our communities. Company Vision Boyd Gaming is one of the nation's leading casino entertainment companies. But we're so much more - a Fortune 1000 company that retains the philosophy of a family-owned business, focused on creating long-term, sustainable growth for our shareholders. This philosophy defines and separates us from the competition, making us unique in our industry. From our earliest beginnings in the 1970s, we made a commitment to our shareholders and our team members to create an operating style built around family. In a highly competitive industry, our Boyd Style of hospitality has come to define us in a most unique way.

Industry

Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Las Vegas, NV, US

Year founded

1975

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