WB's Specialty Line Cook

Company DescriptionBoyd 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 DescriptionAble to read, convert recipes according to production requirements. Follow all approved recipes and plate presentations. Serve all guests according to established standards of quality and pre-determined timeliness and portions.Receive and understand food orders from Lead Line Cook, Expeditor or Ticket; coordinate orders for pick upCook food orders for specific cuisine or style according to memorized standard recipes in a timely mannerControl waste by monitoring proper rotation, storage, and quantity controlsWork and communicate with kitchen staff and food serversCreates and ensures a fresh, positive and exciting environment where sanitation, flawless delivery and execution of product excellence and service are paramountMust have strict compliance with the Blue Chip Employee Handbook and Policy and Procedure ManualAble to read, convert recipes according to production requirementsAcquired knowledge of sanitation according State and Federal guidelinesWork efficiently and accurately in operating modeMaintain a positive work environmentFollow all approved recipes and plate presentationsServe all guests according to established standards of quality and pre-determined timeliness and portionsAssure that all food preparation and service areas are in accordance with the local, State, and Federal Health Department CodesCooking applications vary based on complexityEnsure all food products are according to approved specificationsFollow recipes precisely and understand mis en placePerforms all relative miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor/manager.QualificationsTemperatures above 85 degrees in the Hot KitchenPeriodically pushing and pulling heavy cartsWalking long distances with heavy food productsRepetitive heavy liftingGood hand/eye coordinationContinuous standing, walking for long periodsPeriodically pushing and pulling heavy carts and lifting products in proper storage areasAbility to work in contrasting hot and cold areasTasting food and evaluating quality points at each stage of preparationRequired to be detail orientedLift food items sometimes as heavy as 100 poundsAbility to read and convert recipes in direct proportionHigh School diploma or equivalent preferredCulinary Apprenticeship or an Associate's degree in Culinary ArtsMust have two years experience in high volume kitchen specifically with hot food preparationThe ability to effectively communicate in EnglishMust be able to understand French terminology as it applies to cooking applicationsServ-Safe CertifiedAdditional InformationBoyd 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.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.