Cook I, Wicked Weed (Full Time; Swing) $17.00

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort • Cherokee, NC

109d

About The Position

The Cook I position at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort involves preparing all food orders in a quick and timely manner according to established recipes. The role requires adherence to service delivery times and ensuring that all food products meet established specifications and standards before being served. The Cook I will be responsible for the fast and clean servicing of menu items, maintaining quality and presentation, and performing all necessary station functions in the prep and cooking areas. The position emphasizes providing high-quality service to guests and team members, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to kitchen maintenance and sanitation programs.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Six months to one year of cooking experience in a high-volume food service operation is preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation standards and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and presentation.
• Must have knowledge to operate and maintain all basic kitchen equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership/motivational skills.
• Able to attend to multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Problem-solving abilities with the ability to quickly perform mathematical computations.
• Able to handle high stress in the work environment and turn stress into high energy.
• Dexterity to use knives and other hand-held instruments, as well as food preparation equipment.
• Neat, professional appearance with excellent personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Meet expected service delivery times as defined by the department’s service standards.
• Ensure that all food products prepared meet established specifications and standards.
• Responsible for fast and clean servicing of all menu items to the servers.
• Prepare, cook, and season all food.
• Ensure the quality and presentation of food products prepared.
• Perform all station functions necessary in the prep and cooking areas.
• Provide the highest quality of service to guests and Team Members at all times.
• Ensure each order sent out is uniform and consistent.
• Adhere to the kitchen maintenance and sanitation program.
• Control food production to include proper cooking methods, cooking time, and temperature.
• Prepare for the rush period of work without getting behind.
• Check the workstation and maintain the general cleanliness of the various cook stations.
• Keep stock on hand and organize orders.
• Protect all company assets with regard to waste, breakage, and theft.
• Get orders for meat needed/order or cut to meet the day’s needs.
• Fill special orders when guests request them.
• Organize workday and keep errors to a minimum.
• Knowledgeable about Harrah’s facilities, promotions, and services.
• Complete a task, even if overtime is involved.
• Understand local sanitation, health code laws, and weights and measures requirements.
• Ensure all required logbooks and temperature logs are maintained and verified.
• Receive and examine inventory and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards.
• Properly maintain and store company inventory, including utensils, cookware, and machinery.
• Share equipment with co-workers.
• Calibrate pH meters and thermometers.
• Abide by appearance standards.
• Complete the daily shift checklist that is verified by a leader before leaving.
• Perform any other duties as requested by a shift leader.
• Adhere to regulatory, departmental, and company policies/procedures in an ethical manner.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees