Cook - Food Administration - Steady Extra (Caesars Palace LV)

Caesars Palace LV; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Las Vegas seeks a Cook responsible for preparing a variety of food items as per the Executive Chef's requirements. This role requires effective communication skills and a minimum of one year cooking experience. Cooks will work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, adhering to safety, health codes, and maintaining high hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as a cook.
• Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods.
• Neat appearance and good personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sauté, broil, fry, bake, and grill food items.
• Ensure ingredient supply levels are accurate and maintain cleanliness.
• Communicate effectively with team members and assist with other duties.

Skills

Effective communication skills in English

Job description

JOB SUMMARY :

The Cook is responsible for preparing recipes and food items in accordance with the Executive Chef’s requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

1. Prepare, sauté, broil, fry, bake, and grill food items according to kitchen needs.
2. Operate kitchen equipment such as grill, fryer, broiler, oven, and French top.
3. Perform preliminary preparation work in a timely manner.
4. Ensure ingredient supply levels are accurate.
5. Move items from shelves to carts and transport them to assigned stations for restocking.
6. Maintain the required par levels of food items at their stations throughout the property.
7. Keep work areas sanitary and organized.
8. Understand and comply with proper safety and health codes and regulations.
9. Ensure all assigned areas are clean and free of debris.
10. Properly care for, store, use, and clean all tools and equipment.
11. Handle perishables correctly, maintaining quality, security, and value.
12. Prepare food according to standard recipes and specifications, demonstrating positive responses to training by chefs.
13. Communicate effectively with team members, including service and maintenance staff.
14. Assist with any other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written, in a professional manner.
• Minimum of one year experience as a cook.
• Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods.
• Neat appearance and good personal hygiene.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS :

This role involves working in a loud, fast-paced environment with multiple tasks under time constraints. Front-line buffet cooks will have significant direct public contact. The physical demands include standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 70 lbs carts and 100 lbs pots), repetitive stirring, and working in extreme hot and cold conditions. The job requires bending at the waist and handling a heavy business volume efficiently.