Cook II, Guy Fieri (Full Time; Varied)

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort • Cherokee, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepare all food orders in a quick and timely manner in accordance with established recipes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ninety days Cook I experience or one-year cooking experience outside casino required
• Must demonstrate the following essential knowledge and skills:
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation standards and procedures
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and presentation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to operate and maintain the following kitchen equipment: stoves, grills, fryers, other basic equipment, and other utensils when preparing food orders
• Problem-solving abilities with the ability to quickly perform mathematical computations
• Neat, professional appearance with excellent personal hygiene

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fast and clean servicing of all menu items
• 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 customers and associates at all times
• Able to grill, fry, and serve menu items in front of guests
• Ensure each order sent out is uniform and consistent
• Adhere to kitchen maintenance and sanitation program
• Control food production to include proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature and ensuring sanitation, handling and storage of prepared food and leftovers
• Prepare for rush period of work without getting behind organizing workday to accommodate needs
• Check workstation and maintain the general cleanliness of the various cook stations throughout kitchen
• Keep stock on hand and organizes orders
• Protect all company assets regarding waste, breakage, and theft
• Get orders for meat needed/order or cut to meet the day’s needs
• Fill special orders when customers request it
• 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 and specifications
• 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 daily shift checklist that is verified by leader before leaving
• Perform any other duties as requested by shift leader
• Adhere to regulatory, departmental, and company policies/procedures in an ethical manner
• Endorse the business objectives, ethics, and values of Caesars Entertainment in accordance with the Code of Commitment and Mission, Vision and Values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees