Cook III - Full Time - Harrah's Gulf Coast

Job Summary

Performs all functions of a Cook 1 and Cook 2.

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.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

Knowledge of breads, pastries, bakery production

Ability to implement a la carte desserts

Demonstrated expert skill level on all cook stations

Certificates in culinary arts, ACF Certification, etc., preferred

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

Literacy and fluency in English

Ability to stand for 8 hours

Good communication skills

What You Will Need

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.

Culinary Arts education 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

Job Info

Job Identification 79365

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Job Schedule Full time

Locations Harrah's Gulf Coast