Fine Dining Cook - The Reserve (Harrah's Joliet)

Caesars Entertainment•Joliet, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare and execute high-quality steakhouse and fine dining menu items with precision and consistency. Expertly cook steaks and proteins to proper temperatures and specifications. Utilize advanced cooking techniques including grilling, sautéing, broiling, roasting, and plating. Maintain strong knowledge of food quality, presentation, seasoning, and timing. Ensure all dishes meet recipe standards and guest expectations. Work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment. Follow all sanitation, food safety, and Board of Health standards. Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and equipment. Assist with prep, inventory control, and minimizing product waste.

Requirements

Previous fine dining or steakhouse experience is required
Strong knowledge of steak temperatures, cooking techniques, and protein preparation
Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail and presentation
Knowledge of proper food handling, holding temperatures, and sanitation standards
Reliable, professional, and able to perform well under pressure
Team player with a strong work ethic and passion for culinary excellence
Board of Health Sanitation Certificate required
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. above and below shoulder level and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Position requires 30% standing, 70% walking.
Requires very frequent bending, pushing, twisting, kneeling, climbing, stooping and reaching overhead.
Must be able to respond to touch, speech, smell, aural and visual cues.
Must be able to work in an area containing secondary smoke.
Must possess coordination and dexterity to use kitchen utensils.
Must be able to tolerate industry standard cleaning/sanitizing chemicals.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment involving constant internal and external customer contact.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on high-volume grill or sauté stations preferred
Culinary degree preferred but not required with relevant experience

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute high-quality steakhouse and fine dining menu items with precision and consistency
Expertly cook steaks and proteins to proper temperatures and specifications
Utilize advanced cooking techniques including grilling, sautéing, broiling, roasting, and plating
Maintain strong knowledge of food quality, presentation, seasoning, and timing
Ensure all dishes meet recipe standards and guest expectations
Work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment
Follow all sanitation, food safety, and Board of Health standards
Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and equipment
Assist with prep, inventory control, and minimizing product waste