Dash Cafe - Cook (Eldorado Scioto Downs - Columbus, OH)

Caesars Entertainment • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The position requires overseeing and training all culinary staff while ensuring the proper handling, preparation, and storage of food items to guarantee safe and unadulterated products for guests. The role involves performing skilled kitchen duties, including pantry and salad preparation, and the preparation of various meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, soups, stocks, and sauces. The candidate must be able to work in various climates and conditions and communicate effectively with subordinate employees according to company standards.

Requirements

• Working kitchen knowledge.
• Understanding of culinary terms and strong mechanical skills.
• Ability to use kitchen tools including peelers, knives, ovens, grills, fryolators, mixers, food processors, and slicers.
• Knowledge of basic sanitation skills and ability to sanitize and store kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum of two years food service experience required.
• Minimum of three years cooking experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Strong knowledge of safe food use and storage.
• Ability to perform job functions with minimum supervision.
• Physical ability to lift, bend, reach, stoop, climb, and carry items up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to obtain appropriate licensing.
• Must pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify various foods and understand proper handling, preparation, and storage.
• Perform skilled kitchen duties including pantry and salad preparation.
• Prepare meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, soups, stocks, and sauces.
• Execute cooking methods such as broiling, sautéing, deep-frying, boiling, steaming, baking, and grilling.
• Instruct proper methods and procedures to subordinate employees.
• Fill out production schedules, opening and closing checklists, requisition forms, and daily team briefings.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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