Lead Cook - Brew Brothers

Caesars Entertainment•South Lake Tahoe, CA

12d

About The Position

Located along Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada, Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe properties are the premier employer of choice. Here are just a few perks of working for Caesars Entertainment, the largest casino-entertainment company in the US. Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire and connect you”. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”. If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities. JOB SUMMARY: Prepares food in an accurate and timely manner to provide guests with a quality product. Provides leadership for lower-level cooks.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Certificates in culinary arts, ACF Certification, etc., preferred
Minimum of 5 years of cooking in a high quality establishment
Heavy experience in cooking soups, sauces and gravies or completed three-year apprenticeship program and/or completion of accredited culinary school
Ability to understand and respond to written order, recipes and directs in English
Ability to work flexible time periods as required of a cook in a resort environment as well as be flexible enough to work in multiple outlets as needed
Knowledge of breads, pastries, bakery production
Ability to implement a la carte desserts
Demonstrated expert skill level on all cook stations
Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on coaching for success; ability to mentor
Ability to oversee the daily operations of the kitchen in the absence of a Chef
Good communication skills
Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business
Acts as a role model to other Team Members and always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars Entertainment and encourages others to do the same.
Adheres to all regulatory, company and department policies and procedures
Ability to correctly lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours with appropriate mobility and endurance
Ability to stand for 8 hours
Visual range must include immediate environment
Auditory range must include near and medium distances.
Dexterity to use food preparation machinery
Ability to use repetitive hand motion, holding and grasping
Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures
Positions that have contact with the public require the ability to work in a noisy environment, and may be exposed to guests who use tobacco products. Also, non-public contact positions may be required to enter public areas from time to time, in connection with their duties, and may be subject to the same environment.

Responsibilities

Performs all functions of a Cook I and Cook II.
Maintains adequate supply of menu items.
Maintains assigned facility in a sanitary condition and equipment in operational condition.
Inspects assigned areas and coordinates cleaning activities with the Kitchen Steward.
Regularly inspects food in steam tables to insure freshness.
Protects company assets against stealing, breakage and waste.
Maintains portion controls.
Provides leadership and training to lower level cooks.
Continues to update cooking knowledge through books, magazines and discussions with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.

Benefits

Professional and leadership development
Paid breaks and a free meal during each shift
PTO
Access to the on-site team member gym
Health and Wellness benefits after 90 days of service
On-site Wellness Center and monthly health and wellness initiatives
Employee Assistance Program
Robust educational benefits, including tuition assistance, student loan repayment options, and access to Caesars University
Optional 401(k) plan eligibility after 90 days of service
Sign on bonus for select positions