Line Cook - WinStar World Casino & Resort (Thackerville, OK)
LEGENDS
Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with more than 1,500 full-time and 30,000 seasonal team members globally. Legends has six divisions operating worldwide - Global Planning, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions - offering clients and partners a 360-degree service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment.
WINSTAR WORLD CASINO
WinStar World Casino is the country’s largest casino, owned and operated by the Chickasaw Nation near the Oklahoma/Texas state line, in Thackerville, OK. Legends will be partnering with WinStar Casino to provide top-tier hospitality and customer service expertise to multiple food & beverage outlets onsite, ranging from full-service restaurant to grab-and-go operations, as well as overseeing food & beverage for the Casino’s seasonal pool program.
THE ROLE
Under direction of the Executive Culinary Team, this individual will be responsible for effectively supporting all culinary operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Must maintain a friendly, positive attitude and a professional demeanor at all times. Directs, implements, and maintains a guest service and management philosophy that serves as a guide to respective team members. Meets with Executive Culinary Team to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to job performance. Ensures that only the highest-of-quality product is served to our guests. Strong cooking and line cooking skills. Strong meat and fish butchery, sauce making, as well as advanced cooking techniques. Maintains and abides by County Health/Sanitation as well as Legends Hospitality standards. Provide efficient service and quality products by maintaining positive customer and client relations through effective communication and prudent financial practices. Ensures that all equipment is in proper operational condition and is cleaned on a regular basis. Shows flexibility by rotating to other service locations when necessary. Performs other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management.QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or have graduated from a certified apprenticeship program with a minimum of 2-3 years of cooking experience in the contract foodservice industry, preferably in premium services, catering, and concessions environments for a sports and/or entertainment venue. Must be at least 18 years old. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment. Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative and leadership. Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management. Must be able to work in a team environment. High level of organization and attention to detail. Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations. Must be able to smile, maintain positive body language, and consistently provide positive guest service. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to make evaluations and decisions without immediate supervision. Must be able to accept and carry out responsibility for directions. Ability to work all major events, including: extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.