Lead Cook Fridays Station

divh2Lead Cook/h2pFridays Station, Lake Tahoes most iconic steakhouse known for premium cuts, classic craftsmanship, and breathtaking lake views, is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Cook to support daily kitchen operations. This position is responsible for preparing high-quality steakhouse menu items accurately and efficiently while upholding the exceptional standards that define the Fridays Station dining experience. The Lead Cook plays a key leadership role on the line, guiding and supporting culinary team members, maintaining consistency, and ensuring flawless execution during service. Ideal candidates are passionate about steakhouse cuisine, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and lead by example with professionalism, precision, and pride in their craft./ph3How You Will Create the Extraordinary/h3ullipPerforms all functions of a Cook I and Cook II./p/lilipMaintains adequate supply of menu items./p/lilipMaintains assigned facility in a sanitary condition and equipment in operational condition./p/lilipInspects assigned areas and coordinates cleaning activities with the Kitchen Steward./p/lilipRegularly inspects food in steam tables to insure freshness./p/lilipProtects company assets against stealing, breakage and waste./p/lilipMaintains portion controls./p/lilipProvides leadership and training to lower level cooks./p/lilipContinues to update cooking knowledge through books, magazines and discussions with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef./p/li/ulh3What You Will Need/h3ullipHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Certificates in culinary arts, ACF Certification, etc., preferred/p/lilipMinimum of 5 years of cooking in a high quality establishment/p/liliHeavy experience in cooking soups, sauces and gravies or completed three-year apprenticeship program and/or completion of accredited culinary school/lilipAbility to understand and respond to written order, recipes and directs in English/p/lilipAbility to work flexible time periods as required of a cook in a resort environment as well as be flexible enough to work in multiple outlets as needed/p/lilipKnowledge of breads, pastries, bakery production/p/lilipAbility to implement a la carte desserts/p/lilipDemonstrated expert skill level on all cook stations/p/lilipDemonstrated leadership skills with a focus on coaching for success; ability to mentor/p/lilipAbility to oversee the daily operations of the kitchen in the absence of a Chef/p/lilipGood communication skills/p/lilipAbility to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business/p/lilipActs as a role model to other Team Members and always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars Entertainment and encourages others to do the same./p/liliAdheres to all regulatory, company and department policies and procedures/li/ulpADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/pullipAbility to correctly lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs./p/lilipAbility to work a minimum of 8 hours with appropriate mobility and endurance/p/lilipAbility to stand for 8 hours/p/lilipVisual range must include immediate environment/p/lilipAuditory range must include near and medium distances./p/lilipDexterity to use food preparation machinery/p/lilipAbility to use repetitive hand motion, holding and grasping/p/lilipAbility to tolerate extreme temperatures/p/lilipPositions 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./p/li/ulh3About Us/h3pAt Harrahs and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe, we want you as a partner in a win-win relationship. We want you to maximize your skills and talents to become the best you can be in your chosen field. We are proud to be one of the leaders in the hospitality business. One of the reasons our resorts have consistently received 4-Star and 4-Diamond Awards is because of the friendly, top quality people we hire to serve our guests. Harrahs and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe are located on the south shore of magnificent Lake Tahoe, Americas largest alpine lake and number one vacation destination. Visitors are drawn to Lake Tahoes year round recreation, which includes skiing and snowboarding in the winter months and hiking, fishing, mountain biking, golf kayaking, sailing and a plethora of other recreation opportunities in the spring, summer and fall. Add to this, the lively, round-the-clock gaming and indoor entertainment, world-class amenities, which include two heated pools, a full-service health spa, various restaurants, including the world renowned, Hells Kitchen, 1,254 rooms and suites plus excellent guest service, and you can understand why Harrahs Caesars Republic are popular choices for travelers and vacationers throughout the year. Besides living in one of the Earths most beautiful locations you will join a company that understands how to treat employees. As an industry leader, Harrahs believes a successful company starts with satisfied employees. Whether its professional advancement or personal recognition, Harrahs provides accolades and incentives as you move along your career path./ph3Job Info/h3ulliJob Identification 82883/liliJob Category Food and Beverage Culinary/liliLocations Harrahs Lake Tahoe/li/ul/div