Job Title : Cook II--Range Steakhouse
Department : Food & Beverage
Property : Harrah's North Kansas City
Shift : Swing
Status : Full-Time

Guest Service Requirement:
The vision of Harrah’s North Kansas City Casino and Hotel and Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is for each of our brands to be the overwhelming first choice of its targeted customers for casino entertainment. When you work at Harrah’s, your most important responsibility is providing truly great service to every guest every time. You’ll see this in the fundamentals of how we run our business, how we deliver and measure great service, and the policies to support it. All Harrah’s employees are expected to provide fast and flawless service, promote our Total Rewards program, help players feel lucky by wishing them luck, celebrating wins, and providing fast service to keep them in action, recognizing and making players feel special by using the guests’ names, remembering what they like and anticipating their needs, and providing a spotless, pleasant, and clean environment, which includes dressing neat and clean and being well groomed. By joining the Harrah’s team, you are committing yourself to these values and acknowledging your dedication to truly great service.

Job Description:
Position Summary:
* Prepares and cooks food for the culinary department.
* Must be familiar with preparing a variety of items ranging from soups to entrees.

Job Description:
* Prepares and produces menu items to recipe standards in a quick and efficient manner.
* Can prepare items such as but not limited to soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, breakfast items and desserts.
* Prepares, cooks, and seasons all food.
* Must show skills in garde manager, broiler, saucier, and large quantity cooking according to recipe specifications.
* Controls food production in all work areas including proper cooking methods, proper cooking times and temperature.
* Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques.
* Adheres to kitchen maintenance and sanitation programs.
* Maintains assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.
* Excellent communication skills, ability to obtain Front of House F.O.C.U.S certification in order to deliver truly great service to our guests.

Knowledge, Skills & Education Preferred:
High School diploma.
* Ability to train and follow recipes.
* Local Health Department sanitation certificate.
* Mobility and dexterity to move large, heavy objects.
* 6 months prior experience as a cook or cook’s helper.

Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
* Must be able to work inside a kitchen and on a line during entire shift.
* Must be able to maneuver around all areas of the kitchen.
* Must be able to tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures.
* Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
* Must be able to push and pull carts weighing up to 300 pounds.
* Must possess coordination and dexterity to use kitchen utensils such as knives, spatulas, food tongs, etc. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, push, and pull when rotating stock and cleaning work area.
* Must be able to operate the following kitchen equipment: stoves, grills, fryers, and other utensils in preparing food orders.
* Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
* Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English and be able to conduct conversations with peers in a distinctive and persuasive manner.

Important Notice:
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Guest service is an intricate portion of all job positions on property. Because of this, you may also be asked to perform other duties or tasks in focus of truly great service.

Licensing and Certification Required:
Employees may be required to obtain a Missouri Gaming Commission license. The initial license is paid for by the employee through payroll deduction. All subsequent renewals for the license are paid by Harrah’s North Kansas City.

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