Cook Banquet

Caesars Entertainment Corporation; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment Corp in Danville, VA is seeking a Cook to prepare recipes and food items as directed by the Executive Chef. You will work in a fast-paced environment, handling grill, fryer, broiler, oven and other kitchen equipment to meet daily menu needs.

The role requires timely preparation, attention to ingredient levels, and strong communication with team members. Prior banquet/hospitality experience is preferred and a high school diploma or GED is recommended.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sautés, broiled, fried, baked and grilled food items according to kitchen needs.
• Operate grill, fryer, broiler, oven and French top in line with kitchen requirements.
• Perform preliminary preparation work in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper ingredient supply levels and restock as needed.
• Ensure sanitary and organized work areas and adherence to safety regulations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Cook is responsible for preparing recipes and fooditems in accordance with the Executive Chef's requirements.

• Prepare, sautés, 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 and French top 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.
• Understand proper safety and health codes and regulations and maintain them regularly.
• Ensure all areas assigned are clean and free of debris.
• 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.
• Assist with any other job-related duties that may be assigned.
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.

Responsibilities

• Loud,fast paced environment, multiple tasks to be handled under timeconstraint.
• Front-line buffet cooks willhave a great deal of direct public contact. Requires standing, walking,bending, pushing, pulling, lifting and reaching throughout the shift.
• Must beable to handle a heavy business volume in a timely manner.
• Work requires pushing carts up to 70lbs, lifting full pots up to 100lbs, repetitive stirring, extreme hot and cold work conditions, and bending at the waist.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform assigned duties under frequent time pressures in an interruptive environment.
• Prior experience in banquet service or in the hospitality industry preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Hourly Rate: $18.25 per hour