Cook- Full Time, Salt and Fin (Harrah's SoCal)

Caesars Entertainment; Valley Center (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading resort in California as a Line Cook, where you'll prepare delicious dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have prior experience, strong teamwork skills, and a passion for culinary excellence. Enjoy a fun and creative workplace culture while ensuring high standards of food quality and sanitation.

Qualifications

• At least one year of prior experience as a line cook.
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and produces menu items to standards quickly and efficiently.
• Maintains assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.

Skills

Teamwork

Coordination

Dexterity

Communication

Education

San Diego County Food Handlers Card

Job description

This role prepares all food orders in a timely manner and in accordance with Harrah's standards and kitchen/outlets guide specifications. Will also maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment in accordance with local USPH standards.

Our ideal candidate:

• At least one year of prior experience as a line cook.
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift.
• Must be able to provide own tools.
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.
• Must present a well-groomed appearance.
• Must be able to obtain a San Diego County Food Handlers Card.

About the role:

• Prepares and produces menu items to standards in a quick and efficient manner.
• Can prepare items seafood items such as but not limited to salads, appetizers, etc.
• Prepares, cooks, and seasons all food for the assigned station.
• Must show skills in fry cook, broiler, Garde Manger, and production.
• Controls food production in all work areas including proper cooking methods, proper cooking times and temperature.
• Adheres to kitchen maintenance and sanitation programs.
• Maintains assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.

A few more things:

• Must be able to work inside a kitchen and on a line during most of shift.
• Must be able to maneuver around all areas of the kitchen.
• Must be able to tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to lift items up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push and pull carts weighing up to 300 pounds.
• Must possess coordination and dexterity to use kitchen utensils, such as, knives, spatulas, food tongs, etc.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, push, and pull when rotating stock and cleaning work area.
• Must be able to operate the following kitchen equipment: stoves, grills, fryers, broilers, and other utensils in preparing the food orders.
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English and be able to conduct conversations with peers in a friendly and professional manner.

Pay: $22.50 per hour, depending on experience.

The above is a minimal description of duties and responsibilities. Other work requirements may be necessary and assigned as the business needs evolve or change. Harrah's Resort Southern California reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary.

Harrah's Resort Southern California is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

Preference is given to qualified Rincon tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes. Preference is given to qualified Rincon tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes.

NOTE: By providing a mobile number, you agree to receive calls/texts to your number about your application, and other opportunities that may be of interest to you. You understand that, where applicable, messages may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system and your consent to receive messages does not require you to make a purchase.

About us

"Join us in our battle against boredom! Creativity, innovation and inspiration welcome!"

Are you ready to take a step in the fun direction? Join the team at the fourth largest resort property in San Diego County!

Why would you to want to join our team? At Harrah's Resort Southern California, making grownups smile is what we do best, which is why we stack our dream team with passionate, energetic, Funmakers. It's a place where creativity, innovation and inspiration are always welcome! We provide a funner (we are in Funner, California after all!) culture which encourages and celebrates people being the best that they can be. It's a special environment that you can't find anywhere else!

Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals' religious beliefs or practices.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.

The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

As part of the onboarding process for new hires, candidates will be required to complete a background check. In addition, pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for any role operating a motor vehicle (Valet, Bus Drivers, Limo Drivers), Facilities and/or Engineering, Lifeguards, Pilots, Security and Surveillance roles. Pre-employment screenings will be completed prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre-employment screening may occur post-offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.