About this role
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Position Description POSITION TITLE: Wok Specialist DEPARTMENT: Food and Beverage (Gordon Ramsay, Noodle Bar) GRADE/FLSA STATUS: H10-Non-Exempt BADGE TYPE/COLOR: Work Permit - Green REPORTS TO: Sous Chef SUPERVISES: N/A JOB SUMMARY: Prepare all food orders in a quick and timely manner in accordance with established recipes. JOB ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Establish and endorse the business objectives, ethics, and values of Caesars Entertainment in accordance with the Code of Commitment and Mission, Vision and Values
• Responsible for fast and clean servicing of all menu items to the servers
• Responsible for preparing other various food products Ensuring the quality and presentation of food products prepared
• Performing all station functions necessary in the prep and cooking areas
• Providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times
• Prepare, cook, and season all food
• Ensure the quality and presentation of food products prepared
• Able to prepare and serve menu items in front of guests
• Ensure each order sent out is uniform and consistent
• Adhere to kitchen maintenance and sanitation program
• Control food production to include proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature and ensuring sanitation, handling, and storage of prepared food
• Prepare for rush period of work without getting behind organizing workday to accommodate needs
• Check workstation and maintain the general cleanliness of the various cook stations throughout kitchen
• Keep stock on hand and organizes orders
• Protect all company assets in regard to waste, breakage, and theft
• Maintain orders for preparation needed and ordered to meet the day’s production needs
• Fill special orders when customers request it
• Keep errors to a minimum
• Knowledgeable about Harrah’s facilities, promotions, and services
• Complete a task, even if overtime is involved
• Display and arrange visual presentation of products in trays and cases
• Apply proper cutting techniques, piece count, packaging, and labeling standards
• Ensure all deliveries to satellite locations are being made according to standards and in a timely fashion
• Ensure all food safety guidelines and procedures are being followed as outlined in HAACP Plans and SOP’s
• Understand local sanitation, health code laws, and weights and measures requirements
• Ensure all required logbooks, including rice pH log and temperature logs, are maintained, and verified
• Receive and examine inventory and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications
• Properly maintain and store company inventory including utensils, cookware, and machinery
• Share equipment with co-workers
• Calibrate pH meters and thermometers
• Monitor production volume on a daily and weekly basis
• Abide by appearance standards
• Complete daily shift checklist that is verified by leader before leaving
• Perform any other duties as requested by shift leader
• Adhere to regulatory, departmental, and company policies/procedures in an ethical manner
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Six months cooking experience required
• One-year cooking experience outside casino preferred
• Successful completion of Level II testing required
• ServSafe certified, knowledge of HAACP Standards required
• Must demonstrate the following essential knowledge and skills:
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation standards and procedures
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and presentation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to operate and maintain the following kitchen equipment: stoves, grills, fryers, Maki Machine other basic equipment and other utensils when preparing food orders
• Dexterity to use knives and other hand-held instruments, as well as food preparation equipment required
• Problem-solving abilities with the ability to quickly perform mathematical computations
• Neat, professional appearance with excellent personal hygiene
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
• Must be able to attend to multiple priorities simultaneously
• Must be able to be on feet for 8-hour shifts
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and be able to push and pull up to 300 pounds in a cart
• Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, kneel, and twist items
• Must be physically mobile with reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to have exposure to extreme heat or cold temperatures
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be able to handle high stress in the work environment and turn stress into high energy
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibrations, crowds, and air quality including secondhand smoke
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel reserves the right to make changes in the above job description whenever necessary 8.28.23