COOK I DASH CAFE - Eldorado Scioto Downs Columbus, Ohio

Caesars Entertainment • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for cooking all food in the Dash Café. Must maintain healthy standards and keep everything clean. Must be able to work, oversee and train all culinary positions.

Requirements

• Working kitchen knowledge.
• Understanding of culinary terms.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Proficiency in the use of all kitchen tools to include, but not limited to peelers, assorted knives, ovens, grills, fryolators, mixers, food processors, steam controlled equipment, and slicers.
• Working knowledge of basic sanitation skills and ability to sanitize and store kitchen equipment and utensils according to proper industry standards, within specified time lines.
• Perform skilled kitchen duties including pantry and salad preparation, proper preparation of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sous, stocks, and sauces.
• Prepare items as needed to include, but not limited to broiling, sautéing, deep-frying, boiling, steaming, baking, and grilling.
• Working knowledge of all kitchen equipment and ability to alert manager or Chef on duty of any equipment failures or needed maintenance immediately.
• Ability to perform duties in various climates and conditions due to equipment that uses water, steam, chemicals, and heat for safe maintaining of food contact surfaces.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and complete tasks with a “sense of urgency.”
• Ability to instruct proper methods and procedures while communicating to subordinate employees in a professional manner according to Scioto standards.
• A minimum of two-years food service experience required.
• Ability to read, write, add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Strong knowledge of safe proper use and storage of foods for human consumption.
• Strong ability to perform job functions with minimum supervision, and follow as well as delegate information on daily production schedules and checklists.
• Must be physically able to repeatedly lift, bend, reach, stoop, climb, and carry items for extended amounts of time with reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to physically lift and move items up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to stand/walk/ sit for extended periods.
• Must be at least 18.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate licensing.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Subject to pre-employment drug screening.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of three years cooking experience a plus.
• A culinary school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Properly identify various foods and understand proper handling, preparation, and storage of these items to guarantee safe unadulterated products to our guests.
• Perform skilled kitchen duties including pantry and salad preparation, proper preparation of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, soups, stocks, and sauces.
• Prepare items as needed to include, but not limited to broiling, sautéing, deep-frying, pan-frying, boiling, steaming, baking, and grilling.
• Perform duties in various climates and conditions due to equipment that uses water, steam, chemicals, and heat for safe maintaining of food contact surfaces.
• Instruct proper methods and procedures while communicating to subordinate employees in a professional manner according to Scioto standards.
• Fill out production schedules, openings and closing checklists, requisitions forms, and daily team briefings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED