Cook Asian

Caesars Entertainment; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic culinary team at a renowned hospitality establishment where your culinary skills will shine! This role involves preparing and cooking a variety of food items, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other team members to deliver exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, with a culinary degree preferred, and have a passion for food and hospitality. If you thrive in a bustling kitchen and are eager to learn and grow, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; culinary degree preferred.
• Ability to uphold integrity and knowledge of kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to kitchen needs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring safety standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Degree

Tools

Grill

Fryer

Broiler

Oven

Job description

• Prepare, sauté, broil, fry, bake, and grill food items in accordance with kitchen needs.
• Perform various job duties that will include operation of grill, fryer, broiler, oven, and French top in accordance with kitchen needs.
• Perform preliminary preparation work in a timely manner.
• Ensure ingredient supply levels are accurate.
• Move items from shelves to carts and transport them to assigned stations for restocking purposes.
• Maintain the required part of food items in their assigned station from support areas throughout the property.
• Maintain a sanitary and organized work area.
• Understand proper safety and health codes and regulations and maintain them regularly.
• Ensure all areas assigned are clean and free of debris.
• Demonstrate proper care, storage, use, and cleaning of all tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, values, and integrity.
• Prepare food products according to standard recipes and specifications and demonstrate positive responses to training by chefs.
• Effectively communicate with other team members, including service and kitchen maintenance personnel.
• Assist with any other job-related duties that may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma required; culinary degree preferred.
• Hospitality Industry Experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.
• Must be able to obtain a required Virginia Lottery Non-Gaming License.
• Must know proper cooking temperatures, holding temperatures, and sanitation practices to ensure safe food handling and safe food products to our guests.
• Possesses knowledge of all kitchen equipment including break down, set-up, and sanitation.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, holidays, and weekends.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. above and below shoulder level and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Position requires 30% standing, 70% walking.
• Requires very frequent bending, pushing, twisting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, and reaching overhead. Must be able to respond to touch, speech, smell, aural, and visual cues.
• Must be able to work in an area containing secondary smoke.
• Must possess coordination and dexterity to use kitchen utensils.
• Must be able to tolerate industry standard cleaning/sanitizing chemicals.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment involving constant internal and external customer contact.

Surveillance Acknowledgment: I understand the Casino and its surrounding areas are under constant surveillance, and that as an employee of Caesars Virginia, I will be under that surveillance. I also acknowledge that I have had my photograph taken and understand it will be kept on file with Caesars Virginia Surveillance Department.

Job Info

• Job Identification: 66562
• Job Category: Food and Beverage & Culinary