Line Cook - Employee Dining Room (Reno)

Caesars Entertainment; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative establishment where your culinary skills and dedication to service excellence will shine. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food safety and quality while preparing a variety of delicious dishes. Embrace the opportunity to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment that values teamwork, communication, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. This position offers a chance to grow your culinary knowledge and skills while contributing to a welcoming atmosphere for all guests. If you have a passion for food and service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation methods and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and guests.

Responsibilities

• Follow sanitation safety procedures and maintain cleanliness.
• Prepare food items according to standardized recipes.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Observation Skills

Culinary Preparation

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Applicant must have an elementary knowledge and the initiative to learn the essential functions that are listed below.

ESSENTIAL DUITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (May include, but is not limited to the following.)

• Follow Sanitation Safety Procedures and Daily Sanitation Guidelines
• Utilize proper hand washing techniques
• Uniform must be clean and presentable
• Utilize sanitizer at work station and document (wash, rinse, sanitize)
• Maintain temperature log - cookto and hold time; includes hot and cold items
• Must work as a team member
• Must be able to communicate with coworkers and supervisors
• Ability to follow standardized recipes
• Identification of food products
• Knife cuts
• Preparation Methods
• Line Positions
• Plate Presentation
• Sanitation and personal hygiene
• Food Quality
• Waste Control
• Kitchen equipment and utensils
• Food rotation procedures
• Exemplify our core values, family style service, our mission and vision
• Exemplify our DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) culture
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent customer service, communication, and observation skills
• Basic knowledge of the preparation of vegetables and fruits, meats, poultry and game, reconstituted foods, stocks, soups and sauces, fish and shellfish, egg and dairy products, farinaceous foods and cereals, in all applicable culinary methods
• Working knowledge of broil, roast, sauté, fry, poach, steam and baking techniques
• Ability to sort, write and count in English
• High School diploma or equivalent (SUPERVISOR AND BELOW)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT(May be required in order to perform the essential functions of the position)

• Hotter than the guest area of 82 degrees
• Working with kitchen equipment where being safety conscious is required
• Working in area where liquid and grease spills are most likely to occur
• Must be able to push/pull and lift/carry 50 pounds unassisted, work overhead, tolerate repetitious hand/arm/wrist movements, sit/stand/walk, grasp objects,
• Must be able to tolerate long periods of knife use
• Must have the ability to shift back and forth between 2 or more activities in a timely manner and the ability to complete each
• Must be able to tolerate hot to cold temperature fluctuations
• On feet for many hours at a time

GUEST SERVICE (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL) STANDARDS: Employee is required to meet and deliver our core values, service standards, and family style service.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must have the ability to provide internal/external guests with service excellence, have excellent communication skills and observation skills, and have an easygoing demeanor to ensure a fun and safe environment for our guests. Above average speech – both speaking and reading/writing English. Need excellent interpersonal skills. Work requires schedule flexibility which may include days off, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Essential duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

The above 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.

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 individuals’ religious beliefs or practices.

As a part of the new hire process, candidates will be required to complete a background check 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.