COOK - Full Time (Horseshoe Hammond)

Caesars Entertainment•Hammond, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook assists in providing guests with a superior gaming experience by preparing and cooking foods such as sauces, gravies, and other items of medium and higher complexity. The role includes maintaining a clean food preparation area and may involve working outside the gaming space, including primarily or entirely in back-of-house areas. The Cook checks food and seasoning supplies, verifies that food is prepared for cooking and serving, and prepares desserts, entrees, soups, and other foods according to directions. The position also involves operating kitchen equipment, maintaining sanitation and safety standards, opening food service outlets on time, and completing other assigned duties. Employees must be flexible to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, and must complete and pass a Food Service Sanitation course within one year of accepting the position.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Proficient in verbal and written English.
Education equivalent to high school, with thorough knowledge of cooking techniques.
Flexible to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Must qualify for, obtain, and maintain an Indiana Gaming Commission gaming license, if applicable.
Access to the vessel is required.
Ability to lift and carry objects over 50 pounds.
Ability to push or pull objects on a cart over 100 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach repetitively.
Must be able to use a ladder and carry objects on a ladder.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to operate all kitchen equipment and utensils safely.
Must be able to work in cold and hot environments.
Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
Ability to work in a crowded, smoking, and loud environment.

Nice To Haves

4–5 years of experience in food preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Check and ensure adequate supplies of foods and seasonings.
Check that food is adequately prepared for cooking and serving.
Prepare desserts, entrees, soups, and other foods of medium complexity according to directions.
Operate steamers, ovens, slicers, and other cooking equipment.
Recommend adjusting menu cycles based on food quantities and guest demands.
Ensure food preparation areas are clean.
Follow safety rules and keep the work area clean and orderly.
Break down workstations, clean them, and restock them.
Follow sanitation procedures as instructed by the local health department.
Open food service outlets in a timely fashion as instructed.
Conduct oneself in an appropriate professional manner.
Follow through on requested projects and tasks.
Complete and pass a Food Service Sanitation course within one year of accepting the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.