Cook II - Banquets

Cook II - Banquets - Full Time at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast

About the position

We’re seeking a Cook II to support banquet service in a fast‑paced culinary environment. The role involves preparing a variety of menu items, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring exceptional guest service during meal periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, friendly, professional and responsive customer service to culinary team members and guests; greet and welcome each guest approaching the station.
• Prepare food items per guest order (breakfast, entrees, desserts) using proper cooking methods, cooking to specifications, and handling, storing and rotating food in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Prepare sauces, soups, and hot entrées as required; garnish all food orders in accordance with menu specifications.
• Produce buffet and plated style items, employing proper plate presentation techniques.
• Manage production of orders for grilling, roasting, baking fish, steaks, chicken, and shellfish.
• Coordinate completion of menu items with servers and set up stations based on anticipated volumes.
• Slice, dice, chop, and prepare raw products; carve meats, portion food on serving plates, add gravies and sauces, garnish plates as required.
• Adhere to company standards for safe food handling and storage; maintain cleanliness and stock coolers and storage areas.
• Operate and maintain all equipment and utensils safely and efficiently.
• Provide personalized service and use guests’ names when possible.
• Assist in training new Banquet Cooks.
• Stand for a full shift and perform any other duties assigned by a supervisor or management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience in a full‑service restaurant (preferred) or equivalent combination.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and knowledge of weights, measures, and recipe yield.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions and handle problems in standardized situations.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Apprentice certification preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to use all kitchen tools and equipment; identify products, recognize spoiled or questionable items, and execute recipes.
• Capacity to stand, reach, lift up to 50 pounds, tolerate high temperatures, and handle industry chemicals; ability to adjust focus and maintain close vision.
• Risk of electrical shock and moderate noise levels in the work environment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive base salary; additional components include wellness programs, day‑one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and potential annual performance bonuses. Paid time off is earned according to local policy and increases with tenure.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Location & Salary

Bay St. Louis, MS | $15.00–$17.00 per hour | 3 weeks ago