Cook (Harrah's & Horseshoe)

Caesars Entertainment; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading entertainment company as a culinary team member in Council Bluffs. Enjoy a variety of benefits including medical coverage, tuition assistance, and a 401k plan. You'll be responsible for preparing food, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical coverage options

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

401k with company match

Free meals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Preferred culinary experience or education.
• Effective communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sauté, broil, fry, bake, and grill food items.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Handle perishables properly, maintaining quality and safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to stand for extended periods

Neat appearance

Ability to follow recipes

Physical mobility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary experience or education

Job description

Caesars Entertainment is blazing the trail for our team members with an all-new benefits program. Full-time team members can choose from five different medical coverage levels. We also have an on-site clinic for team members to take advantage of. Team members have a variety of options with dental and vision plans, along with other voluntary benefits. All full-time team members are able to enroll in this benefits jackpot with their new career at Caesars Entertainment.

We’re investing in your future more than ever with enhanced tuition assistance and a new student loan debt repayment program. As a new Caesars’ Team Member, you’ll be eligible to start reaping the rewards of many benefits in just 12 months, with full access to all educational programs after 24 months of continuous employment. Benefits include tuition assistance, student loan repayment, and dependent scholarship programs. Join us and go all in on education.

Additional benefits include the option to enroll in a 401k with a company match, free parking, and various team member activities. Team members can also enjoy free meals in our dining room while on shift, including sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, cereal, and beverages.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepare, sauté, broil, fry, bake, and grill food items as needed.
2. Operate kitchen equipment such as grill, fryer, broiler, oven, French top, and blast chiller.
3. Perform preliminary preparation work promptly.
4. Ensure ingredient supply levels are accurate.
5. Transport items from shelves to carts and then to stations for restocking.
6. Maintain the required par levels of food items at your station.
7. Keep work areas sanitary and organized, free of debris.
8. Care for, store, and clean all tools and equipment properly.
9. Follow zoning procedures, returning/storing products and equipment correctly.
10. Handle perishables properly, maintaining quality and safety standards.
11. Prepare food according to recipes and standards, responding positively to training.
12. Communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
13. Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas.
14. Meet sanitation standards and support safety programs.
15. Perform other duties as assigned and present oneself professionally.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent; culinary experience or education.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Effective communication skills in English.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Neat appearance and good hygiene.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes precisely.
• Physical mobility to lift up to 100 lbs, push/pull 70 lbs, and perform various physical tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks.
• Handle sensitive situations involving staff and guests promptly.
• Work in areas with dust, smoke, noise, temperature variations, and crowds.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.