Job Description Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel Position Description POSITION TITLE: Cook I DEPARTMENT: Food and Beverage (Landing Café, Employee Cafeteria, Food Market, Gordon Ramsay) GRADE/FLSA STATUS: H8-Non-Exempt BADGE TYPE/COLOR: Work Permit - Green REPORTS TO: Sous Chef SUPERVISES: NA JOB SUMMARY: Prepare all food orders in a quick and timely manner in accordance with established recipes. JOB ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish and endorse the business objectives, ethics, and values of Caesars Entertainment in accordance with the Code of Commitment and Mission, Vision and Values
- Meet expected service delivery times as defined by department's service standards or as required by receiver of service or goods
- Ensure that all food products prepared meet the established specifications and standards prior to being served
- Responsible for fast and clean servicing of all menu items to the servers
- Prepare, cook, and season all food
- Ensure the quality and presentation of food products prepared
- Perform all station functions necessary in the prep and cooking areas
- Provide the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times
- Ensure each order sent out is uniform and consistent
- Adhere to kitchen maintenance and sanitation program
- Control food production to include proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature and ensuring sanitation, handling and storage of prepared food and leftovers
- Prepare for rush period of work without getting behind
- Check workstation and maintain the general cleanliness of the various cook stations throughout kitchen
- Keep stock on hand and organizes orders
- Protect all company assets in regard to waste, breakage, and theft
- Get orders for meat needed/order or cut to meet the day's needs
- Fill special orders when customers request it
- Organize workday
- Keep errors to a minimum
- Knowledgeable about Harrah's facilities, promotions, and services
- Complete a task, even if overtime is involved
- Understand local sanitation, health code laws, and weights and measures requirements
- Ensure all required log books and temperature logs, are maintained and verified
- Receive and examine inventory and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications
- Properly maintain and store company inventory including utensils, cookware, and machinery
- Share equipment with co-workers
- Calibrate pH meters and thermometers
- Abide by appearance standards
- Complete daily shift checklist that is verified by leader before leaving
- Perform any other duties as requested by shift leader
- Adhere to regulatory, departmental, and company policies/procedures in an ethical manner
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Six months to one-year cooking experience in high volume food service operation is preferred
- Must demonstrate the following essential knowledge and skills:
- Knowledge of kitchen sanitation standards and procedures
- Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and presentation
- Must have knowledge to operate and maintain all basic kitchen equipment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent leadership/motivational skills
- Able to attend to multiple priorities simultaneously
- Problem-solving abilities with ability to quickly perform mathematical computations
- Able to handle high stress in the work environment and turn stress into high energy
- Dexterity to use knives and other hand-held instruments, as well as food preparation equipment required
- Neat, professional appearance with excellent personal hygiene
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to be on feet for 8-hour shifts
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and be able to push and pull up to 300 pounds in a cart
- Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grasp items
- Must be physically mobile with reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to have exposure to extreme heat or cold temperatures
- Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Must be able to tolerate area containing varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibration, crowds, and air quality including secondhand smoke
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel reserves the right to make changes in the above job description whenever necessary. 8.28.23 About Us
- Proud to have opened our doors in September 2015.
- Located approximately one hour west of Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in Murphy, NC. We're about two hours from Knoxville, Chattanooga, and downtown Atlanta.
- Distinguished by our seven-story Hotel Tower, offering 300 guest rooms and 27 deluxe rooms.
- Made to entertain with 70 table games, including blackjack, roulette, craps, and 1,100 slot machines.