COOK I DASH CAFE

Caesars Entertainment; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment is seeking a skilled Line Cook for the Dash Café in Columbus, Ohio. The role involves cooking a variety of food items, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring all kitchen operations adhere to health standards. Candidates are expected to have at least two years of food service experience, with strong culinary knowledge and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires knowledge of various kitchen equipment and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. A culinary school diploma is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of two years of food service experience.
• A minimum of three years cooking experience is a plus.
• Must be able to lift and move items up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Cook all food in the Dash Café, maintaining cleanliness and health standards.
• Prepare various foods including meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables.
• Instruct and train culinary staff according to Scioto standards.

Skills

Kitchen knowledge

Culinary terms understanding

Strong mechanical skills

Basic sanitation skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary school diploma

Tools

Knives

Ovens

Grills

Food processors

Fryolators

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for cooking all food in the Dash Café. Must maintain healthy standards and keep everything clean. Must be able to work, oversee and train all culinary positions.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

• Must be able to properly identify various foods and understand proper handling, preparation, and storage of these items to guarantee safe unadulterated products to our guests.
• Will do skilled kitchen duties including pantry and salad preparation, proper preparation of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, soups, stocks, and sauces.
• Must be able to prepare items as needed to include, but not limited to broiling, sautéing, deep-frying, pan-frying, boiling, steaming, baking, and grilling.
• Will be expected to perform their duties in various climates and conditions due to equipment that uses water, steam, chemicals, and heat for safe maintaining of food contact surfaces.
• Must be able to instruct proper methods and procedures while communicating to subordinate employees in a professional manner according to Scioto standards.
• Will be required to fill out production schedules, openings and closing checklists, requisitions forms, and daily team briefings.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Employee must have working kitchen knowledge.
• Must understand culinary terms and have strong mechanical skills.
• The use of all kitchen tools to include, but not limited to peelers, assorted knives, ovens, grills, fryolators, mixers, food processors, steam controlled equipment, and slicers.
• Must have a working knowledge of basic sanitation skills and be able to sanitize, and store kitchen equipment, and utensils according to proper industry standards, within specified time lines.
• Employee will do skilled kitchen duties including pantry and salad preparation, proper preparation of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sous, stocks, and sauces.
• Prepare items as needed to include, but not limited to broiling, sautéing, deep-frying, boiling, steaming, baking, and grilling.
• Employee must have a working knowledge of all kitchen equipment and to alert their manager or Chef on duty of any equipment failures or needed maintenance immediately.
• Employee will be expected to perform their duties in various climates and conditions due to equipment that uses water, steam, chemicals, and heat for safe maintaining of food contact surfaces.
• Employee must be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment, and complete tasks with a “sense of urgency.”
• Must be able to instruct proper methods and procedures while communicating to subordinate employees in a professional manner according to Scioto standards.
• A minimum of two-years food service experience required.
• A minimum of three years cooking experience a plus. Must be able to read, write, add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• A culinary school diploma preferred.
• Must have a strong knowledge of safe proper use and storage of foods for human consumption. Must have a strong ability to perform job functions with minimum supervision, and follow as well as delegate information on daily production schedules and checklists.
• Must be physically able to repeatedly lift, bend, reach, stoop, climb, and carry items for extended amounts of time with reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to physically lift and move items up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to stand/walk/sit for extended periods.
• May be exposed to working in a noisy, smoke/secondary smoke environment.
• Must be at least 18. Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate licensing.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Subject to pre-employment drug screening.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, reach, and kneel repetitively
• Ascend and descend stairs and maintain equilibrium for an extended period
• Must be able to work from a standing position and/or walking motion for extended period
• Ability to work in a smoking and pet-friendly environment

DISCLAIMER

These 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.

ADA

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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Caesars Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Caesars Entertainment will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.