Cook (Guy Fieri's Kitchen and Bar)

Harrah's Iowa | Horseshoe Iowa | Hilton Garden Inn; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrah’s Council Bluffs is seeking a diligent cook to prepare hot entrees and a variety of items in a fast-paced resort kitchen. You will follow standard recipes, ensure quality, and support food safety and sanitation throughout your shift.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability across outlets, and effective communication with kitchen and service staff to deliver a quality guest experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and respond to written orders, recipes and directions in English.
• Flexibility to work various shifts in a resort environment and across outlets.
• Knife handling and basic food preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items according to standard recipes and specifications.
• Maintains a sanitary and organized work area.
• Communicates effectively with team members and service staff.
• Adheres to safety and quality standards for all ingredients and equipment.
• Assists with expediting between prep line and service as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Team communication

Job description

Job Description

Prepares food, including hot entrees, to specifications in an accurate and timely manner to provide guests with a quality product

Job Description

Prepares food, including hot entrees, to specifications in an accurate and timely manner to provide guests with a quality product

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and wholesome food to our guests.
• Maintains a sanitary and organized work area.
• 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.
• Adjusts equipment temperatures.
• Prepares items as directed.
• Acts as expediter by coordinating functions between the food prep line and service personnel.
• Recognizes and corrects any product discrepancies and variations in quality, standards and specifications.
• Stores and rotates food
• Pickup and delivers food from Warehouse, Food Stores, Veg Prep, Bakeshop, Butcher shop and other food outlets
• Prepares sandwiches, salads, cold specials, hamburgers, pancakes, hot sandwiches and garnishes.

Qualifications

• Ability understand and respond to written order, recipes and directions in English
• Ability to work flexible time periods as required of a cook in resort environment, as well as be flexible enough to work in multiple outlets as needed
• Ability to recognize different cooking oils and their cooking temperatures
• Ability to use knives, other hand-held instruments and other food preparation equipment
• Must have a sense of urgency to serve customers properly
• Ability to perform all duties of a Cook’s Helper/Pantry Person
• Must have documented skills and competencies in preparing eggs, meats, batters, potatoes; blanching, steaming, sautéing; pasta and rice cookery; and preparing salads, sandwiches, cold appetizers and garnishments
• Ability to portion, prepare and present meat, poultry and fish entrees, pastas, vegetables, pan sauces and butter sauces
• Ability to interact and communicate with internal and external guests
• 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 ENVIRONMENTALDEMANDS

• 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 repetitive hand motion, holding and grasping
• Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures

About Us

Harrah’s Council Bluffs, Horseshoe Council Bluffs, the Mid-America Center, and the Hilton Garden Inn, all part of Caesars Entertainment’s expansive portfolio, are looking to bring the best talent from around the area to the Empire. We know that excellent service begins with our team members, which is why we are all inspired by the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values and why we strive for greatness each and every day. From providing the best gaming experience with two casino properties to offering two hotels with varying amenities, and convention, meeting, and entertainment space perfect for events big and small, our teams and properties are here to serve the Council Bluffs-metro area no matter the need.