Job Description

:Located along Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada, Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe properties are the premier employer of choice.Here are just a few perks of working for Caesars Entertainment, the largest casino-entertainment company in the US.

• Professional and leadership development
• Paid breaks and a free meal during each shift
• PTO/FTO
• Access to the on-site team member gym
• Health and Wellness benefits after 90 days of service
• On-site Wellness Center and monthly health and wellness initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Robust educational benefits, including tuition assistance, student loan repayment options, and access to Caesars University
• Optional 401(k) plan eligibility after 90 days of service
• Sign on bonus for select positions

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values - Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail - every day. Our mission, xe2x80x9cCreate the Extraordinaryxe2x80x9d. Our vision, xe2x80x9cCreate spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire and connect youxe2x80x9d. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesarsxe2x80x9d. If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.JOB SUMMARY:Prepares food, including hot entrees and sauces to specifications in an accurate and timely manner to provide guests with a quality product.KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides safe and wholesome food to our guests.
• Maintains a sanitary and organized work area.
• 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.
• Portions, prepares and presents meats, poultry and fish entrees; pastas, vegetables, pan sauces and butter sauces.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Specialized training in broiler cooking
• Minimum of 3 years as a Cook I

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to understand and respond to written order, recipes and directs in English
• Ability 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
• 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
• Ability to perform all duties of a Cook's Helper/Pantry Person and Cook I
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to coach other cooks in a team environment
• Ability to portion, prepare and present meat, poultry and fish entrees; pastas, vegetables, pan sauces and butter sauces
• Knowledge of the xe2x80x9cmother saucesxe2x80x9d (espagnole, veloute, bxc3xa9chamel, and tomato) and butter sauces and clear, thick and regional soups with appropriate garnishment
• Additional skills required: theme, cuisine or cooking style of the assigned kitchen or restaurant
• Ability to interact and communicate with internal and external guests
• 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

PHYSICAL, MENTAL and ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• 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 stand for 8 hours
• Visual range must include immediate environment
• Auditory range must include near and medium distances.
• Dexterity to use food preparation machinery
• Ability to use repetitive hand motion, holding and grasping
• Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures

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.Disclaimer
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).About Us:At Harrah's and Harveys 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 xefxacx81eld. 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 Harveys 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 & Harveys 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 satisxefxacx81ed employees. Whether it's professional advancement or personal recognition, Harrah's provides accolades and incentives as you move along your career path.Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals' religious beliefs or practices.The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.As part of the onboarding process for new hires, candidates will be required to complete a background check. In addition, pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for any role operating a motor vehicle (Valet, Bus Drivers, Limo Drivers), Facilities and/or Engineering, Lifeguards, Pilots, Security and Surveillance roles. Pre-employment screenings will be completed prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre-employment screening may occur post-offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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