Brew Brothers Cook II

Caesars Entertainment•Baltimore, MD

11h

About The Position

This position is responsible for delivering internal and external guest service to Horseshoe standards. The Cook II reads food orders from computer printouts and prepares food items according to established menu plans. They observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils. This role also involves observing and enforcing Health Department regulations regarding food handling, storage, proper steam table temperature, and cleanliness of the work environment. The Cook II provides general supervision to kitchen staff, ensuring work procedures, quality standards, and menu specifications are adhered to. They maintain control of the kitchen to ensure staffing levels are appropriate based on business volumes. Additionally, they use and maintain all assigned areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe, and effective manner, coordinate and communicate on orders with dining room staff, and prepare all food items accurately in a timely manner. Completing all assigned prep items as written on the prep sheet is also a key responsibility, along with any other assigned duties.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items, to standard, in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the application of sanitation procedures.
These skills and abilities are typically acquired through at least 3-years' experience directly related to the accountabilities specified.
Ability to recognize different cooking oils and their cooking temperatures
Ability to use knives, other hand-held instruments and other food preparation equipment
Ability to perform all duties of a Cook's Helper/Pantry Person
Must have documented skills and competencies in preparing eggs, meats, batters, potatoes; blanching, steaming, sauteing; pasta and rice cookery; and preparing salads, sandwiches, cold appetizers and garnishments
Ability to portion, prepare and present meat, poultry and fish entrees, pastas, vegetables, pan sauces and butter sauces

Responsibilities

Deliver internal and external guest service to Horseshoe standards.
Reads food orders from computer printouts and prepares food items according to established menu plans.
Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling or piercing them with utensils.
Observes and enforces Health Department regulations regarding food handling, storage, proper steam table temperature, and cleanliness of work environment.
Provide general supervision to kitchen staff ensuring work procedures, quality standards and menu specifications are adhered to.
Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure staffing levels are appropriate based on business volumes.
Uses and maintains all assigned areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe and effective manner.
Coordinates and communicates on orders with dining room staff.
Prepares all food items accurately in a timely manner.
Completes all assigned prep items as written on prep sheet
All other duties assigned