Cook Banquet

Caesars Entertainment•Danville, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for preparing recipes and food items in accordance with the Executive Chef’s requirements. Prepare, sautés, 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 and French top 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. Understand proper safety and health codes and regulations and maintain them regularly. Ensure all areas assigned are clean and free of debris. Demonstrates proper care, storage, use and cleaning of all tools and equipment. 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 chefs. Effectively communicates with other team members, including service and kitchen maintenance personnel. Assist with any other job-related duties that may be assigned. Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.

Requirements

Ability to perform assigned duties under frequent time pressures in an interruptive environment.
Prior experience in banquet service or in the hospitality industry preferred.
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, sauté, broil, fry, bake and grill food items.
Operate grill, fryer, broiler, oven and French top.
Perform preliminary preparation work.
Ensure ingredient supply levels are accurate.
Move items from shelves to carts and transport to assigned stations for restocking.
Maintain required par of food items in assigned station.
Maintain a sanitary and organized work area.
Understand and maintain proper safety and health codes and regulations.
Ensure all assigned areas are clean and free of debris.
Demonstrate proper care, storage, use and cleaning of all tools and equipment.
Demonstrate competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables.
Prepare food products according to standard recipes and specifications.
Effectively communicate with other team members.
Assist with any other job-related duties that may be assigned.
Uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.