Cook III - Binions

Caesars Entertainment • Shelbyville, IN

101d

About The Position

Cook Ill is responsible to support the Management in the successful production of raw and/or cooked food products for culinary operations at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Position will be engaged in the development of menus, SOP's advanced cooking styles and production, running cooking or production lines for safe and efficient preparation of food utilizing various cooking techniques and equipment, i.e. Station set up, prep work, frying, sauteing, griddling, brazing, carving, broiling, boiling, and steaming all meats, fish, vegetables, wild game and poultry producing soups, stocks, sauces, cold salads, sandwiches, cold displays, salad dressings, slicing deli meats and cheese for consumption by guests, as well as other duties as assigned. In the service of guest in a restaurant environment by the greeting and seating of guests as they enter or exit the restaurant, handle money transaction as payment for product and services provided in the restaurant, including server station rotation, managing wait times, clearing of tables, check transactions i.e. cash, credit card, comp, players club points, and travelers check transactions, as well as other duties as assigned. Note - this position will not involve any function involving casino gambling by patrons.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience in the Food Service Industry as a Cook II or similar position.
• Ability to successfully set up and work multiple outlets within Horseshoe Indianapolis.
• Advanced food knowledge consisting of Cook Level II plus, international cooking styles, and techniques.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Math skills as well as the ability to measure and estimate.
• Proper knife skills and basic food knowledge inclusive of specifications.
• Trained use of kitchen equipment such as knives, stoves, ovens, fryers, steamers, choppers, grinders, mixers, sealers, braziers, tilt kettles, etc.
• Ability to demonstrate and ensure that daily work performed is conducted within HACCP guidelines.
• Must be able to obtain an Indiana Horse Racing Commission License.

Nice To Haves

• College Degree or Culinary Arts Degree is preferred.
• Experience in banquet production.

Responsibilities

• Safe efficient production of food products including quality and quantity control, par levels, food storage, and product rotation.
• Assist with set up and operation of multiple outlets in Horseshoe Indianapolis.
• Coach Cook Level I and II for cross utilization of labor and upward mobility opportunities.
• Produce Stocks, Soups, Sauces as part of preparation of daily food (meal period) service.
• Follow Standard Operational Procedures (SOP's) and production list to meet required par levels and specifications for assigned station or duties.
• Maintain standards of sanitation, kitchen and personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Display knowledge of all emergency procedures including familiarity with MSDS for chemical usage.
• Communicate on a consistent basis with supervising Chef keeping them abreast of all department activities.
• Ensure that kitchen and equipment are in good working order and that the work area is clean and hazard-free.
• Possess the ability to work with Co-workers in any kitchen environment.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling, may be required to work weekends, holidays, overnight, or overtime.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: High school or GED