Cook- Full Time, Employee Cafeteria (Harrah's SoCal)

This position prepares all food orders in a timely manner and in accordance with Harrah’s standards and kitchen/outlets guide specifications. Will also maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment in accordance with local USPH standards. 

• 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. 
• Always provide the highest quality of service to customers and associates.
• Ensure each order sent out is uniform and consistent.
• 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, organizes orders, and fills special orders when customers request it.
• Knowledgeable about Harrah’s facilities, promotions, and services
• Ensure products meet all recipe standards.
• Maintain portion consistency and food temperatures by ensuring all required logbooks, temperature logs and inventory sheets are maintained and verified.
• Responsible for maintaining proper production levels.
• Calibrate pH meters, thermometers, and weight/volume measurement scales.

• Understand local sanitation, health code laws, weights, and measures requirements. 

• Protect all company assets regarding waste, breakage, and theft.

• Properly maintain and store company inventory including utensils, knifes, equipment and machinery 

• Share equipment with co-workers.

• Adhere to regulatory, departmental and company policies/procedures in an ethical manner.

• Ability to cooperate and interact effectively with both front and back of house personnel.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Six months to one year cooking experience in high volume food service operation is preferred.
• San Diego County Food Handlers certification required.
• Must possess organizational skills.  
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime if requested.
• 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.
• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to be on feet for 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, kneel, twist and grasp.
• 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 physically mobile with reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds and be able to push and pull up to 100 pounds in a cart.

• Must be able to tolerate areas containing varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibration, crowds, and air quality including secondhand smoke.

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Preference is given to qualified Rincon tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes.