Cook (Harrah's & Horseshoe)

Caesars Entertainment; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Team member dining discounts

Tuition assistance programs

Job summary

A leading entertainment and hospitality company in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is seeking a culinary team member to prepare and cook food in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Responsibilities include operating kitchen equipment and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should have effective communication skills and be able to work under pressure. A high school diploma or equivalent and culinary experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Must have good personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to kitchen needs.
• Operate kitchen equipment like grill and fryer.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area.

Skills

Effective communication

Culinary skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

We’re investing in your future more than ever with enhanced tuition assistance and an all-new student loan debt repayment program.As a new Caesars’’ Team Member, you’ll be eligible to begin reaping the rewards of many of these benefits, in just 12 months – with full access to all educational programs with just 24 months of continuous employment. Benefits include tuition assistance programs, student loan repayment, and dependent scholarship programs. We invite you to be part of the extraordinary and go All In on Education with us.

Additional benefits include the option toenrollin 401k with a company match, free parking, and a wide variety of team member activities.Team members are alsoable to enjoy discounted meals in our team member dining room while on shift. This includes sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, cereal and a wide variety of beverages.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare, sautéed, 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, French top, and blast chiller 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 and ensures all areas assigned are clean and free of debris.
• Demonstrates proper care, storage, use and cleaning of all tools and equipment.
• Follows proper zoning procedures, returning/ storing product and equipment to designated areas.
• 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 leadership.
• Effectively communicates with other team members.
• Verbally acknowledges leadership instructions, responds in a professional manner.
• Responsible for the daily cleaning and detail of all restaurant deep fryers, walk-ins, reach-ins, hoods, floors, all types of floor mats, garbage cans, ceiling tiles, air vents, table bases, smokers, warmers, pantry stations, hot lines, speed racks, mixers, stainless steel tables, table ovens and pizza oven.
• Accountable for meeting or exceeding all State of Iowa and Company sanitation requirements (ServSafe).
• Supports safety and accident prevention programs (non slip footwear, knife handling, proper lifting).
• Adhere to garbage separation and disposal as per standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars Entertainment and encourages others to do the same.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent; more than one year of culinary experience or formal culinary education.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal and written form in a professional manner.
• Work requires ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Work requires a neat appearance with good personal hygiene.
• Work requires the ability to read, understand and follow recipes precisely
• Must be physically mobile with reasonable accommodation. Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. Must be able to push or pull 70 lbs. Must be able to reach above and below the shoulder, grip small items, bend, stoop and twist while carrying supplies to and from storage areas; able to stand and walk for up to four hours

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, multiple tasks to be handled under time constraint.
• Must be able to handle a heavy business volume, and sensitive situations relating to staff and guest problems, in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work in areas containing dust, second hand smoke, varying noise and temperature levels, lighting, vibration, crowds and air quality.
• Must be flexible with schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.