Lead Cook

Why you should join our winning Team!

FUN and SPECTACULAR CUSTOMER SERVICE are at the heart of the Casino @ Dania Beach, a place where WORK = FUN. Working at our casino is about providing the best service and being a great team player! Join our Housekeeping Team to provide a clean and safe entertainment facility for our external and internal customers.

What You Will Be Doing

• Ensure quality service during operation.
• Supervise the kitchen staff and communicate with front of the house management team.
• Prepares a variety of food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Cooks all food items in accordance with the Company’s policies.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of food served.
• Knows and consistently follows standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• All other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate for this Position

• High School Diploma preferred.
• 2+ years of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen or equivalent education/certification preferred.
• Experience in hospitality preferred.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand for 8 consecutive hours.
• Must have strong time management and culinary skills.
• Will be required to work a flexible schedule which includes nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must apply and obtain the appropriate state occupational gaming license, which includes lifetime FBI criminal background check.
• Must pass drug testing as per company's Drug Free Workplace Policy and applicable background checks.

Benefits You Will Enjoy

• Paid Time Off – 15 to 25 PTO Days Annual, increasing with Seniority
• Medical Plans – 70% Employer Paid for Employee Only Coverage
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Free Short-Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accident/Critical Care Plans
• Group Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) – Traditional and Roth Retirement Plan
• 401(k) – Up to 4% Employer Match
• Onsite Employee Meal Discounts @ The Grill and Pizzelato
• Onsite Entertainment Discounts @ Stage 954
• Free Access to Learning Management Platform for continuous Learning and Development
• Free Access to Financial Planning Resources through Amerant Bank
• Free Access to Exclusive Discounts & Perks
• Free Parking