Banquets Chef Asst

Located along Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada, Harrah’s and Caesars Republic 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: 

Supervises the activities of assigned food preparation area on assigned shift.

 

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises the preparation of food in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Performs frequent checks of assigned food preparation areas and assist in food production when volume requires.
• Assists in the maintenance of prescribed standards for quality, quantity and appearance of food prepared in assigned food preparation area through effective guidance, counseling and instruction of assigned personnel.
• Assigns stations and breaks for subordinate personnel and directs their work activity.
• Maintains an adequate supply of food stock for the needs of assigned kitchens; controls ordering to eliminate waste; and keeps sanitary conditions at acceptable standards.
• Encourages cooperation between assigned food preparation personnel and food service personnel to insure quick and efficient service from the kitchen.
• Maintains facilities and equipment in clean and operable condition.  Performs inspections of assigned areas as directed.
• Prepares and presents periodic performance appraisals of assigned personnel.
• Counsels, coaches and guides assigned personnel in the performance of their duties.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• 2 year Culinary Arts Degree from an accredited program preferred 
• Minimum of 4 years of cooking in a high quality/high volume establishment

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to understand and respond to written order, recipes and directs in English        
• 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 near and medium distances.
• Dexterity to use food preparation machinery
• Ability to use repetitiv