Bistro Cook - Hotel Kitchen

Prepares food, including hot entrees, to specifications in an accurate and timely manner to provide guests with a quality product.

Provides safe and wholesome food to our guests.

Demonstrates proper care, storage, use and cleaning of all tools and equipment.

Demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value and integrity.

Prepares food products according to standard recipes and specifications and demonstrates positive responses to training by chefs.

Effectively communicates with other team members, including service and kitchen maintenance personnel.

Adjusts equipment temperatures.

Acts as expediter by coordinating functions between the food prep line and service personnel.

Recognizes and corrects any product discrepancies and variations in quality, standards and specifications.

Stores and rotates food

Pickup and delivers food from Warehouse, Food Stores, Veg Prep, Bakeshop, Butcher shop and other food outlets

Ability understand and respond to written order, recipes and directions in English

Ability to work flexible time periods as required of a cook in resort environment, as well as be flexible enough to work in multiple outlets as needed

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; Ability to portion, prepare and present meat, poultry and fish entrees, pastas, vegetables, pan sauces and butter sauces

Adheres to all regulatory, company and department policies and procedures

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Visual range must include immediate environment

Dexterity to use food preparation machinery

Harrah's Council Bluffs, Horseshoe Council Bluffs, the Mid-America Center, and the Hilton Garden Inn, all part of Caesars Entertainment's expansive portfolio, are looking to bring the best talent from around the area to the Empire. We know that excellent service begins with our team members, which is why we are all inspired by the company's Mission, Vision, and Values and why we strive for greatness each and every day. From providing the best gaming experience with two casino properties to offering two hotels with varying amenities, and convention, meeting, and entertainment space perfect for events big and small, our teams and properties are here to serve the Council Bluffs-metro area no matter the need.

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Job Schedule Full time

Locations Harrah's Council Bluffs (On-site)