Grill Cook RC Supply Co (Full Time) - $22 per HOUR

Rivers Casino Des Plaines is a premier entertainment and hospitality venue located in Des Plaines, Illinois. It is renowned for its vibrant gaming experience, exceptional customer service, and diverse food and beverage offerings. As a leading destination for both locals and visitors, Rivers Casino combines the thrill of gaming with high-quality dining and entertainment options, creating an engaging atmosphere for guests of all ages. The casino prides itself on maintaining a professional, inclusive, and dynamic work environment. It offers full-time employment opportunities that come with competitive pay and an array of employee benefits designed to support both personal and professional growth. The Grill Cook position at Rivers Casino Des Plaines is a vital role within the Food and Beverage department. This full-time, on-site role offers an hourly rate of $22 and involves working in a fast-paced kitchen environment where quality and efficiency are paramount. The Grill Cook is responsible for preparing a variety of grilled and sautéed items including steaks, seafood, chicken, pork, and pasta dishes. They are also tasked with creating pan sauces and seasonal vegetable sides that complement the menu offerings. The role requires strong communication skills to coordinate ticket orders and timing with other kitchen staff and the expediter, ensuring that all food is prepared precisely to customer specifications and served promptly. This position also involves maintaining cleanliness and sanitation within the workstation, ensuring food safety and quality standards are met at all times. Candidates will occasionally be required to perform duties as line cooks or production cooks, demonstrating versatility in the kitchen. As part of the team, the Grill Cook supports daily prep work and station restocking, maintaining excellent teamwork to meet or exceed daily operational goals. The role demands the ability to work efficiently under pressure, handle multiple orders simultaneously, and adhere strictly to recipes and departmental procedures. In addition to the technical culinary skills, Rivers Casino values interpersonal abilities and professionalism. The ideal candidate should have a cooperative and friendly nature, excellent communication skills, and a well-groomed appearance. Flexibility to work various shifts, including holidays and weekends, is essential. The casino offers a supportive work environment with training, career advancement opportunities, and valuable employee perks such as health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. With its commitment to quality, safety, and guest satisfaction, Rivers Casino provides a rewarding career path for cooks passionate about food and service excellence.

• Must possess basic knife skills
• must have organizational skills
• must understand meat temperatures
• must be able to cook quickly to specifications while keeping errors to a minimum
• Illinois Food Handler Certification required
• must possess outstanding interpersonal communication skills
• must be able to work under pressure with a sense of urgency
• must have a cooperative, helpful and friendly nature
• must present a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance
• must be able to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays
• must be able to frequently walk, sit, stand, bend, twist, lift and kneel
• must be able to finish job duties in a timely fashion according to department time standards
• must work in wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise
• must frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds