Position: Cook (Harrah’s Philadelphia)
About: Caesars Entertainment, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and skilled Line Cook to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking various food orders efficiently and maintaining a clean work environment while ensuring food quality and safety standards are met. This role requires knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques and equipment operations.
Requirements: Required to take and pass a Food Service Sanitation course within ninety (90) days of accepting the position. Hollandaise – Preparation; Proficient in Knife Skills – Ability to process: julienne, brunoise, batonnet & chiffonade; Proper Sanitation/Food Handling Techniques – Emphasis on the temperature control, hand washing techniques, causes of food borne illnesses & proper rotation & storage of product; Product I.D. – Identifying commonly used food items, able to determine product quality & specifications; Blanch Shocking – Basics of proper vegetable cookery; Grilling/Sauté/Poaching – Understanding proper techniques for the “5 Basics”; Meat Temperatures – Knowledge of internal food temperatures as correlates with doneness; Thermometer Use – Proper use, maintenance, care of thermometers and calibrate; Tools – Must have, know how to use & care for: French knife, steel, spatula, tongs, & paring knife; Rice Cookery – Knowledge of preparations for: pilaf, risotto, absorption & steamer; Read & Follow Recipe – Accurate duplication of recipes; Egg Cookery – Basted, up, over easy, poached, scrambled & omelets; Potato Cookery – To include: mashed, fried, chips, scalloped, hash browns & home fries; Stocks – All applications of veal, fish, poultry & beef broths; Use of all Kitchen Equipment and Maintenance – Operation, safety, cleanliness, maintenance of: slicers, robot coups, blenders, mixers, mandolins, microwaves, ovens, fryers, steamers, braziers & kettles. Must be able to work in smoke-filled environment, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time, and obtain and maintain a PA Harness license.
Benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k)
