Bakery Cook

Job Summary

Responsible for providing superior service to both the internal and external customer for all Food Outlets at Harrah's and Caesars Republic. The incumbent is also responsible for learning from the Chefs, Shift Leaders, and Bakers, and to assist in the overall production of bakery items.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

Provides superior customer service, positively effects interactions with external and internal customers and employees and has the resiliency to deal with difficult customers in all types of business conditions and the ability to work harmoniously with co-workers.

Receives, stores, rotates and distributes bakery supplies and products in and around production areas.

Scales and measures all ingredients, including but not limited to flours, sugars, leavenings, as well as doughs and batters within allowable tolerances as directed.

After initial training, prepares a variety of base doughs, batters and fillings and derivatives thereof, as well as batters for buffet-style pastries, etc.

Prepares, fills and finishes basic buffet cakes.

Cuts pies, cakes and tarts; prepares pastries for service; prepares basic breakfast pastry items; fills croissants

Participates in production of banquet dessert items, plate-up of these, etc.

Maintains the Bakery and its equipment in a sanitary condition.

Assists the Bakers as assigned or needed.

What You Will Need

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Previous bakery experience helpful

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English and speak distinctly and persuasively to others.

Knowledge of general baking principles

Ability to interpret formulas, calculate quantity conversions, and understand product directions

Ability to always communicate effectively with all levels of team members.

Ability to correctly prepare foods for which responsible.

Ability to review and comprehend all necessary documentation.

Ability to use all equipment associated with the position, including but not limited to mixers, sheeter, dough machines, proof boxes.

Ability to work unsupervised.

Must be able to work independently.

Must be able to respond calmly and make rational decisions when handling team member conflicts.

Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business

Acts 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. Adheres to all regulatory, company and department policies and procedures

Additional Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for 8 hours

Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds so as to be able to move all necessary stock around the work area.

Ability to hold, grasp, have hand-eye coordination, use repetitive hand motion

Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues

Ability to hear, visually inspect color distinction

Ability to climb a step stool

Must be able to work inside and maneuver throughout the bakery.

Must be able to push or pull food carts weighing up to 450 pounds.

Must be able to lift pans of hot foods and bowls and trays of cold food.

Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, crouch, carry, pull, and stack oven racks, mixes, oven sheets, and other baking utensils within the bakery.

Ability to frequently tolerate dust

Ability to occasionally tolerate fumes, chemicals and gasses

Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in excess of 200 degrees and extreme cold temperatures as low as 10 degrees below zero.

Ability to frequently tolerate high noise levels

About Us

At Harrah's 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. Harrah's and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe are located on the south shore of magnificent Lake Tahoe, America's largest alpine lake and number one vacation destination. Visitors are drawn to Lake Tahoe's 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, Hell's Kitchen, 1,254 rooms and suites plus excellent guest service, and you can understand why Harrah's & Caesars Republic are popular choices for travelers and vacationers throughout the year. Besides living in one of the Earth's most beautiful locations you will join a company that understands how to treat employees. As an industry leader, Harrah's believes a successful company starts with satisfied employees. Whether it's professional advancement or personal recognition, Harrah's provides accolades and incentives as you move along your career path.

Job Info

Job Identification 89784

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Locations Harrah's Lake Tahoe (On-site)