Cook II-Chop Block & Brew- Full Time (Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino)

Caesars Entertainment•Maricopa, AZ

About The Position

Cook II prepares recipes and food items for service in the Chop Block & Brew kitchen at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino. The role involves rotating among cooking stations and preparing food quickly, safely, and consistently according to established recipes and standards. It also includes maintaining product levels, cleanliness, sanitation, and food-handling standards, as well as assisting throughout kitchen operations. The position may include basic lead-cook duties for development and advancement. In addition to kitchen work, the Cook II operates a cash register, processes customer checks and payments, and supports customer service in the dining area.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience in a high-volume, quality establishment, or equivalent technical training in the food industry.
Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and operations.
Familiarity with general maintenance of kitchen equipment.
Ability to cook using industry- and property-standard techniques, procedures, and equipment.
Solid skill base in pantry and cook operations.
Ability to work well with coworkers as a team member.
Well-groomed appearance.
Sense of urgency and ability to react to changing business demands.
Ability to maneuver throughout all areas of the kitchen and tolerate high- or low-temperature areas.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and push or pull up to 125 pounds in a cart.
Coordination and dexterity to use kitchen utensils such as knives, spatulas, and food tongs.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, push, and pull.
Ability to operate stoves, grills, fryers, and other utensils when preparing food orders.
Ability to work quickly and accurately.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to respond to visual and verbal cues.
Ability to tolerate chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas.

Nice To Haves

Culinary school experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu items quickly and sanitarily according to established recipes and standards.
Rotate among cooking stations and use the cooking devices assigned to each station.
Ensure each order is uniform and consistent.
Control food production, including cooking methods, cooking times and temperatures, sanitation, handling and storage of prepared food and leftovers, and correct dating and labeling.
Prepare hot and cold foods, salads, desserts, dressings, garnishes, sauces, and soups; use proper knife-handling skills and basic kitchen equipment.
Monitor current and needed product par levels to maintain adequate supplies.
Keep stations, equipment, cooling units, work areas, and dining room floors clean.
Work any shift and station in the outlet; prepare for rush periods without falling behind.
Meet attendance guidelines and comply with regulatory, departmental, and company policies.
May perform basic lead-cook functions for advancement and development.
Recommend food substitutions and menu adjustments.
Assist in all kitchen areas and perform other duties as assigned.
Operate the cash register and properly settle checks.
Greet customers and ring up checks, accept payment, and accurately provide change.
Accurately balance the cash register and restaurant checks or kiosk sales.
Record tips collected from credit cards, comps, and room charges.
Meet or exceed customer service expectations; greet associates and guests with a friendly, helpful attitude.
Maintain cleanliness of the work area and dining room floor.