Room Chef- La Strada-Eldorado

Caesars Entertainment•Reno, NV

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, operating it in a profitable manner as outlined in the annual budget. This role requires a solid commitment to guest, staff, and professional needs, ensuring food quality and guest satisfaction. The Room Chef will also be responsible for food preparation and upholding sanitation guidelines.

Requirements

Knowledge of use, cleaning, and break down of equipment
Ability to maintain a consistent work speed under normal conditions
Ability to maintain working relationships with coworkers
Must be creative, innovative and assertive
Must be able to maintain high level of professionalism
Excellent knowledge of Line Cook positions
Must be able to work all positions in the kitchen
Ability to follow standardized recipes as well as improvise
Knowledge of various preparation methods
Excellent knowledge of plate presentation
Awareness of waste control
Knowledge of all kitchen equipment and utensils
Knowledge of proper product rotation procedures
Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively in English
Current Serve-Safe certification
High School diploma or equivalent
Mobility to include bending, reaching, prolonged standing and walking, accessing and lifting items from floor level to six feet high
Normal sense of smell, touch, sound and vision range
Eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity
Good working knowledge of computer software to include MS Word, Excel
4 years plus cooking experience with 2 years assistant chef experience
Must have the ability to provide internal/ external guests with service excellence, have excellent communication skills and observation skills, and have an easygoing demeanor to ensure a fun and safe environment for our guests.
Above average speech – both speaking and reading/writing English.
Need excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Always challenge staff with culinary ideas and industry trends
General office experience preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor, train, and develop employee’s skills
Monitor production and quality levels of all food products, both incoming and outgoing
Maintain proper sanitation environment to include proper use, cleaning and handling of all equipment and product
Maintain open and daily communication with staff and management
Assist the Executive Chef and other Restaurant Chefs as needed
Develop and implement ongoing education programs for sanitation and safety
Plan meals based on implemented menus
Research and development for menus and recipes
Responsible for food preparation
Inspect all shift employees as to adherence to dress code, sanitation, and work habits
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and guests
Supervise and instruct others, follow instructions, influence others, meet time requirements, work precisely, and problem solve using independent judgment and decision-making skills
Check all storage areas daily communicating any problems in food storage, receiving, handling, and temperature control
Conduct inventory and place food orders as needed
Uphold sanitation guidelines as set by Washoe County Health Dept
Maintain food quality, sanitation, safety, and hygiene
Exemplify our core values, family style service, our mission and vision
Exemplify our DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) culture
Performs other job-related duties as assigned