Cook I - Employee Cafeteria

Prismhr Hire; Ione (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrah’s is seeking a Cook I to ensure superior food preparation and plating in a fast-paced kitchen. You will fill orders quickly and plate dishes to standard while maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

The role requires 6 months of cook or cook’s helper experience, a valid local food handler’s card, the ability to read/write English, and the ability to provide your own tools. Teamwork and reliable communication are essential; familiarity with a POS system is a plus.

Qualifications

• 6 months of cook or cook’s helper experience.
• Food handler’s card / sanitation certificate required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must provide own tools.
• Good customer service and communication skills are required.
• POS system knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks and seasons all food to standards quickly and efficiently.
• Cooks items such as salads, appetizers, beef, poultry, seafood, etc.
• Utilizes fry cook, broiler and garde manger stations effectively.
• Controls food production including cooking methods, times and temperatures.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation and equipment cleanliness.
• Reads, writes and speaks English; performs other duties as assigned for a Cook I.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

English literacy

Education

Food handler’s card / sanitation certificate

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job Summary

Ensures superior food preparation and presentation. Prioritizes cooking to fill food orders and plating in a quick, timely and accurate manner while keeping a safe, secure, and clean environment.

Qualifications

• Required 6-months prior experience as a cook or cook’s helper.
• Required local health department sanitation certificate/food handler’s card.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to provide own tools.
• Must possess good customer service and communication skills.
• Preferred previous working knowledge of point of sales system.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares, cooks and seasons all food; produces menu items to standards in a quick and efficient manner.
• Prepares items such as but not limited to salads, appetizers, beef, poultry, seafood, etc.
• Effectively and efficiently prepares food in fry cook broiler and garde manger.
• 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.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Perform other duties as assigned traditionally performed by a Cook I.

*Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands*

• Must be able to work inside a kitchen and on a fry line during most of shift.
• Must be able to work and maneuver in a close or small kitchen/working environment during entire shift.
• Must be able to tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to use proper team lifting and carrying techniques.
• 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 work in areas containing secondhand smoke, dust, loud noises and bright lights.

Harrah’s reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary. It is ourpolicyto provideequal employment opportunityto all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or marital status. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Preference is given to qualified Buena Vista Me-Wuk tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes.

This position is included in the CBA with UNITE HERE! International Union.