Cook (Harrah's & Horseshoe)

Job description

The Cook is responsible for preparing recipes and food items in accordance with the Culinary leadership requirements. Caesars Entertainment is Blazing the Trail for our team members with an all new benefits program. Full-time team members are able to choose from four different medical coverage levels. We also have an on-site clinic for team members to take advantage of. Team members also have a variety of options with dental and vision plans, along with other voluntary benefits.

All full-time team members are able to take advantage of enrolling in this benefits jackpot with their new career at Caesars Entertainment. We’re investing in your future more than ever with enhanced tuition assistance and an all-new student loan debt repayment program. As a new Caesars’’ Team Member, you’ll be eligible to begin reaping the rewards of many of these benefits, in just 12 months – with full access to all educational programs with just 24 months of continuous employment.

Benefits include tuition assistance programs, student loan repayment, and dependent scholarship programs. We invite you to be part of the extraordinary and go All In on Education with us. Additional benefits include the option to enroll in 401k with a company match, free parking, and a wide variety of team member activities. Team members are also able to enjoy discounted meals in our team member dining room while on shift.

Responsibilities

Prepare, sautéed, broiled, fried, baked and grilled food items in accordance to kitchen needs. Perform various job duties that will include operation of grill, fryer, broiler, oven, French top, and blast chiller in accordance with kitchen needs. Perform preliminary preparation work in a timely manner. Ensures ingredient supply levels are accurate. Move items from shelves to carts and transport to assigned stations for restocking purposes.

Maintains the required par of food items in their assigned station from support areas throughout the property. Maintains a sanitary and organized work area and ensures all areas assigned are clean and free of debris. Demonstrates proper care, storage, use and cleaning of all tools and equipment. Follows proper zoning procedures, returning/ storing product and equipment to designated areas. Demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value and integrity.

Prepares food products according to standard recipes and specifications and demonstrates positive responses to training by leadership. Effectively communicates with other team members. Verbally acknowledges leadership instructions, responds in a professional manner. Responsible for the daily cleaning and detail of all restaurant deep fryers, walk-ins, reach-ins, hoods, floors, all types of floor mats, garbage cans, ceiling tiles, air vents, table bases, smokers, warmers, pantry stations, hot lines, speed racks, mixers, stainless steel tables, table ovens and pizza oven.

Accountable for meeting or exceeding all State of Iowa and Company sanitation requirements (ServSafe). Supports safety and accident prevention programs (non slip footwear, knife handling, proper lifting). Adhere to garbage separation and disposal as per standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars Entertainment and encourages others to do the same.

Qualifications

Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal and written form in a professional manner. Work requires ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time. Work requires a neat appearance with good personal hygiene. Work requires the ability to read, understand and follow recipes precisely Must be physically mobile with reasonable accommodation. Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.

Must be able to push or pull 70 lbs. Must be able to reach above and below the shoulder, grip small items, bend, stoop and twist while carrying supplies to and from storage areas; able to stand and walk for up to four hours WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, multiple tasks to be handled under time constraint. Must be able to handle a heavy business volume, and sensitive situations relating to staff and guest problems, in a timely manner.

Must be able to work in areas containing dust, second hand smoke, varying noise and temperature levels, lighting, vibration, crowds and air quality. Must be flexible with schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.