BELLA'S COOK I

Property Name
Ameristar Casinos
Job Title
BELLA'S COOK I
Location
Mississippi-Central/Jackson
Company Name
Ameristar Casinos Inc.
City
Vicksburg
Work Permit
Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered.
Management Position
No
Accommodation
No
Industry
Casino
Position Categories
Cook

The Ameristar Career

Come and explore the exciting career opportunities with Ameristar Casinos. With over 7,500 dedicated TEAM MEMBERS at our eight casino hotel properties, Ameristar Casinos prides itself on delivering exceptional experiences to our guests. We recognize that this is due to the enthusiasm and dedication of our talented TEAM MEMBERS. They are the key to our success.

At Ameristar, we take pride in providing a positive and encouraging work environment where you can be and do your best. By providing ongoing coaching, mentoring and training, we encourage career growth and development. We recognize and reward dedicated and talented individuals and provide career advancement opportunities by promoting from within.

Like our valued guests, our TEAM MEMBERS come from all walks of life. We are dedicated to promoting an environment in which people of all cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles are valued and respected. We are proud of our team and believe that diversity makes us stronger and more successful.

If you are committed in delivering exceptional experiences to our guests then come and explore your next career opportunity with Ameristar Casinos.

Exceptional people. Exceptional experiences.

Job Description

Primary focus will be on facilitating through Room Chef/Sous Chef the timely execution of all menu items, making sure all food items are cooked to the guests requirements and company standards. 

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge and Skills

· Must have excellent guest service skills

· Must have working knowledge of food storage, knife handling and sharpening, weights & measures, stocks, soups and sauces, plate presentations, recipes and yields, Health department regulations, sanitation and safety regulations

· Uses appropriate language when engaging guests and co-workers in conversation, communicating clearly and courteously, provides continued service to all guests

* Determines the nature of guest concerns and takes appropriate action to resolve general concerns, obtaining assistance from the proper personnel, as necessary.

Required Natural Behaviors

* Must be able to stand for a minimum eight (8) hour shift.
* Locations on casino floor are noisy and smoky.
* Will also encounter intoxicated guests frequently.
* Provide representation of department in specific project and company meetings.

Required Education and Work Experience

· High School Diploma or GED equivalent

· A degree or certificate from a major culinary arts college institute preferred or 3-5 years experience as a line cook in a major hotel or food chain working knowledge of American, Asian, Italian and continental foods.