Cook II - Brew Brothers

Caesars Entertainment • Stateline, NV

130d

About The Position

Located along Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada, Harrah's and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe properties are the premier employer of choice. Here are just a few perks of working for Caesars Entertainment, the largest casino-entertainment company in the US. Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values - Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail - every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire and connect you”. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence. If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Specialized training in broiler cooking.
• Minimum of 3 years as a Cook I.
• 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.
• Ability to recognize different cooking oils and their cooking temperatures.
• Ability to use knives, other hand-held instruments and other food preparation equipment.
• Must have a sense of urgency to serve customers properly.
• Ability to perform all duties of a Cook's Helper/Pantry Person and Cook I.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to coach other cooks in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the 'mother sauces' (espagnole, veloute, béchamel, and tomato) and butter sauces and clear, thick and regional soups with appropriate garnishment.
• Ability to interact and communicate with internal and external guests.
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.

Nice To Haves

• Additional skills required: theme, cuisine or cooking style of the assigned kitchen or restaurant.
• Acts as a role model to other Team Members and always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars Entertainment and encourages others to do the same.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food, including hot entrees and sauces to specifications in an accurate and timely manner to provide guests with a quality product.
• Provides safe and wholesome food to our guests.
• Maintains a sanitary and organized work area.
• 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.
• Portions, prepares and presents meats, poultry and fish entrees; pastas, vegetables, pan sauces and butter sauces.

Benefits

• Professional and leadership development.
• Paid breaks and a free meal during each shift.
• PTO.
• Access to the on-site team member gym.
• Health and Wellness benefits after 90 days of service.
• On-site Wellness Center and monthly health and wellness initiatives.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Robust educational benefits, including tuition assistance, student loan repayment options, and access to Caesars University.
• Optional 401(k) plan eligibility after 90 days of service.
• Sign on bonus for select positions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: High school or GED