JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for all actions on his / her shift. Must keep a good working rapport with Room Chef and all employees. Must help cook at busy change overs / callouts / vacations / breaks as needed.
The Assistant Room Chef is in charge of the restaurant in the absence of the Room Chef. Must demonstrate a superior knowledge and the ability to instruct others in the essential functions that are listed below.
ESSENTIAL DUITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (May include, but is not limited to the following)
- Inspect all shift employees as to adherence to dress code, sanitation, and work habits
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and guests
- Supervise and instruct others, follow instructions, influence others, meet time requirements, work precisely, and problem solve using independent judgment and decision-making skills
- Always maintain a high level of professionalism
- Check all storage areas daily communicating any problems in food storage, receiving, handling, and temperature control
- Conduct inventory and place food orders as needed
- Uphold sanitation guidelines as set by Washoe County Health Dept Maintain including food quality, sanitation, safety, and hygiene
- Uphold standards of Room Chef in his / her absence
- Assist Room Chef in menu planning
- Assist in day-to-day operations and scheduling
- Monitor production and quality
- Timely execution of all responsibilities
- Must assist in the operation of the restaurant in a profitable way
- Exemplifies our core values, family style service, our mission and vision
- Exemplifies our DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) culture
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to follow standardized recipes as well as improvise
- Identification of food products
- Must know knife cuts
- Knowledge of various preparation methods
- Excellent knowledge of Line Cook positions
- Excellent knowledge of plate presentation
- Awareness of waste control
- Knowledge of all kitchen equipment and utensils
- Knowledge of proper product rotation procedures
- Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively in English
- Knowledge of use, cleaning, and breakdown of equipment
- Required knowledge of all culinary departments
- Good working knowledge of computer software to include MS Word, Excel
- General office experience preferred
- 4 years plus cooking experience with supervisory experience
- Current Serve-Safe certification
- High School diploma or equivalent
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (May be required in order to perform the essential functions of the position)
- Work may be performed in an area, which may be unusually noisy and crowded
- Mobility to include bending, reaching, prolonged standing and walking, accessing and lifting items from floor level to six feet high
- Normal sense of smell, touch, sound and vision range
- Eye / hand coordination and manual dexterity
- Work area is subject to variable temperatures
- May be subject to smoking environment and moderate noise
GUEST SERVICE (INTERNAL / EXTERNAL) STANDARDS : Employee is required to meet and deliver our core values, service standards, and family style service.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS : Must have the ability to provide internal / external guests with service excellence, have excellent communication skills and observation skills, and have an easygoing demeanor to ensure a fun and safe environment for our guests.
Above average speech both speaking and reading / writing English. Need excellent interpersonal skills. Work requires schedule flexibility which may include days off, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Essential duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
The above 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.
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 individuals’ religious beliefs or practices.
As a part of the new hire process, candidates will be required to complete a background check 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.