Senior Line Cook & Kitchen Leader

Caesars Entertainment; Stateline (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment’s Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe are seeking an experienced Cook I/II to prepare food in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring guests receive a quality product. You will maintain stations, monitor freshness, and support kitchen leadership.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years cooking in a high quality establishment, ability to work flexible hours in a resort setting, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Certificates in culinary arts, ACF Certification, etc., preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of cooking in a high quality establishment
• Heavy experience in cooking soups, sauces and gravies or completed three-year apprenticeship program and/or completion of accredited culinary school
• Ability to understand and respond to written order, recipes and directs in English
• Ability to work flexible time periods as required of a cook in a resort environment as well as be flexible enough to work in multiple outlets as needed
• Knowledge of breads, pastries, bakery production
• Demonstrated expert skill level on all cook stations
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on coaching for success; ability to mentor
• Ability to oversee the daily operations of the kitchen in the absence of a Chef
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business

Responsibilities

• Performs all functions of a Cook I and Cook II.
• Maintains adequate supply of menu items.
• Maintains assigned facility in a sanitary condition and equipment in operational condition.
• Inspects assigned areas and coordinates cleaning activities with the Kitchen Steward.
• Regularly inspect food in steam tables to ensure freshness.
• Protects company assets against stealing, breakage and waste.
• Provides leadership and training to lower-level cooks.
• Continue to update cooking knowledge through books, magazines and discussions with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Culinary expertise

English proficiency

Flexibility

Bakery knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary certifications

ACF Certification

Three-year apprenticeship

Job description

Caesars Entertainment’s Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe are seeking an experienced Cook I/II to prepare food in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring guests receive a quality product. You will maintain stations, monitor freshness, and support kitchen leadership.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years cooking in a high quality establishment, ability to work flexible hours in a resort setting, and strong English communication.