Job Title : Banquet Cook-OC
Department : Food & Beverage
Property : Harrah's Ak-Chin
Shift : Varies
Status : On Call

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. offers a world-class salary and benefits package designed to reward extra effort and encourage professional development. We also provide one-to-one mentoring, ongoing skills training and outstanding opportunities for advancement. Consider our commitments to quality, growth and employees. We think you'll find us to be a company worthy of your talents.

Job Description:
* Responsible for fast and sanitary preparation of all menus items following established recipes and standards.
* Ensures each order is uniform and consistent.
* Controls food production to include: proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature, ensuring sanitation, handling and storage of prepared food and leftovers.
* Prepares for a rush period of work without getting behind.
* Must be proficient in areas of, but not limited to, hot prep, cold prep, salads, desserts, dressings, garnishing, hot and cold sauces, soups, knife-handling skills and ability to produce orders using all basic kitchen equipment.
* May be asked to perform the basic job functions as a Senior Cook for purposes of advancement and development.
* Able to make recommendations for food substitutions and menu adjustment.
* Be aware of current and needed par levels of products as to assure maintaining needed product.
* Acts as a role model to other employees and presents oneself as a credit to Harrah’s and encourages others to do the same.
* Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies.
* Assists in all kitchen areas and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Two years previous experience in high volume food service operation is preferred. Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment. Must be able to cook using industry and property standard techniques, procedures and equipment. Must be familiar with all phases and operations of the kitchen. Must have a solid skill base in all areas of Pantry and Cook operations. Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team member. Must present a well-groomed appearance. Must be able to have a sense of urgency and react to changing business demands.

Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the kitchen and food service areas. Must be able to tolerate areas with high temperatures. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds. Must be able to push and pull up to 300 pounds in a cart. 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 when preparing food orders. Must be fast and accurate. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.

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