Cook II, Bobby's Burgers (Caesars New Orleans)

Overview The Cook II position will prepare food, including hot entrees, to specifications in an accurate and timely manner to provide guests with a quality product. Provide general supervision to kitchen staff to ensure food quality, presentation and service standards are met and surpassed. Responsibilities Deliver internal and external guest service to Caesars standards. Reads food orders from computer printouts, and prepares food items according to established menu plans. Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling or piercing them with utensils. Observes and enforces Health Department regulations regarding food handling, storage, proper steam table temperature, and cleanliness of work environment. Provide general supervision to kitchen staff ensuring work procedures, quality standards and menu specifications are adhered to. Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure staffing levels are appropriate based on business volumes. Uses and maintains all assigned areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe and effective manner. Coordinates and communicates on orders with dining room staff. Prepares all food items accurately in a timely manner. Completes all assigned prep items as written on prep sheet. Qualifications Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items, to standard, in a high-volume, fast-paced operation. Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the application of sanitation procedures. These skills and abilities are typically acquired through at least 3-year’s experience directly related to the accountabilities specified. Must have some working knowledge of Soups, Sauces, Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Dressings, Desserts and Salads. All of these with an eye for presentation and display. Working knowledge and the ability to work in all classifications below a Cook II level are required. Must be able to work any shift to support business levels. Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team. Ability to read, write and speak in English. Physical, Mental And Environmental Demands Ability understand and respond to written order, recipes and directs in English. 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 work flexible time periods as required of a cook in a resort environment. Ability to recognize different cooking oils and their cooking temperatures. Ability to use knives, other hand-held instruments and other food preparation equipment. Must have a sense of urgency to serve customers properly. Must have documented skills and competencies in preparing eggs, meats, batters, potatoes; blanching, steaming, sautéing; pasta and rice cookery; and preparing salads, sandwiches, cold appetizers and garnishments. Ability to portion, prepare and present meat, poultry and fish entrees, pastas, vegetables, pan sauces and butter sauces. This list of essential functions, other duties, mental and physical demands, requirements and licenses is not meant to be exhaustive. #J-18808-Ljbffr Caesars Entertainment