Lead Cook - Brew Brothers

Located along Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada, Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe properties are the premier employer of choice.

Here are just a few perks of working for Caesars Entertainment, the largest casino-entertainment company in the US.

 

· Professional and leadership development

· Paid breaks and a free meal during each shift

· PTO

· Access to the on-site team member gym

· Health and Wellness benefits after 90 days of service

· On-site Wellness Center and monthly health and wellness initiatives

· Employee Assistance Program

· Robust educational benefits, including tuition assistance, student loan repayment options, and access to Caesars University

· Optional 401(k) plan eligibility after 90 days of service

· Sign on bonus for select positions

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire and connect you”. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”. If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.

 JOB SUMMARY: 

Prepares food in an accurate and timely manner to provide guests with a quality product.

Provides leadership for lower-level cooks.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs all functions of a Cook I and Cook II.
• Maintains adequate supply of menu items.
• Maintains assigned facility in a sanitary condition and equipment in operational condition.
• Inspects assigned areas and coordinates cleaning activities with the Kitchen Steward.
• Regularly inspects food in steam tables to insure freshness.
• Protects company assets against stealing, breakage and waste.
• Maintains portion controls.
• Provides leadership and training to lower level cooks.
• Continues to update cooking knowledge through books, magazines and discussions with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Certificates in culinary arts, ACF Certification, etc., preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of cooking in a high quality establishment
• Heavy experience in cooking soups, sauces and gravies or completed three-year apprenticeship program and/or completion of accredited culinary school

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to understand and respond to written order, recipes and directs in English        
• Ability to work flexible time periods as required of a cook in a resort environment as well as be flexible enough to work in multiple outlets as needed
• Knowledge of breads, pastries, bakery production
• Ability to implement a la carte desserts
• Demonstrated expert skill level on all cook stations
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on coaching for success; ability to mentor
• Ability to oversee the daily operations of the kitchen in the absence of a Chef
• Good communication skills
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business
• Acts as a role model to other Team Members and always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars Entertainment and encourages others to do the same. 
• Adheres to all regulatory, company and department policies and procedures

 PHYSICAL, MENTAL and ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to correctly lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours with appropriate mobility and endurance
• Ability to stand for 8 hours
• Visual range must include immediate environment
• Auditory range must include