COOK II - FRIDAY STATION

 

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/FTO
• 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, including hot entrees and sauces to specifications in an accurate and timely manner to provide guests with a quality product.

 

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides safe and wholesome food to our guests.
• Maintains a sanitary and organized work area.
• Demonstrates proper care, storage, use and cleaning of all tools and equipment.
• 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 chefs.
• Effectively communicates with other team members, including service and kitchen    maintenance personnel.
• Portions, prepares and presents meats, poultry and fish entrees; pastas, vegetables, pan sauces and butter sauces.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Specialized training in broiler cooking
• Minimum of 3 years as a Cook I

 

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
• Ability to recognize different cooking oils and their cooking temperatures
• Ability to use knives, other hand-held instruments and other food preparation equipment
• Must have a sense of urgency to serve customers properly
• Ability to perform all duties of a Cook’s Helper/Pantry Person and Cook I
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to coach other cooks in a team environment
• Ability to portion, prepare and present meat, poultry and fish  entrees; pastas, vegetables, pan sauces and butter sauces
• Knowledge of the “mother sauces” (espagnole, veloute, béchamel, and tomato) and butter sauces and clear, thick and regional soups  with appropriate garnishment
• Additional skills required: theme, cuisine or cooking style of the assigned kitchen or restaurant
• Ability to interact and communicate with internal and external guests
• 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:

• Abi