This role prepares and oversees all Bakery/ Pastry food operations/products in a timely manner and in accordance with Harrah’s standards and kitchen/outlets guide specifications. Will also maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment in accordance with local USPH standards. Our ideal candidate: High school diploma or GED preferred. San Diego County Food Handlers certification required. Knowledge of kitchen sanitation standards and procedures Basic knowledge of foo... more details
This role prepares and oversees all Bakery/Pastry food operations/products in a timely manner and in accordance with Harrah’s standards and kitchen/outlets guide specifications. Will also maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment in accordance with local USPH standards.
Our ideal candidate:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- San Diego County Food Handlers certification required.
- Knowledge of kitchen sanitation standards and procedures
- Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and presentation
- Must have knowledge to operate and maintain all basic kitchen equipment.
- Able to attend to multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Problem-solving abilities with ability to quickly perform mathematical computations.
- Able to handle high stress in the work environment and turn stress into high energy.
- Dexterity to use knives and other hand-held instruments, as well as food preparation equipment required.
- Neat, professional appearance with excellent personal hygiene.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime, if required.
- Five+ years Bakery/Pastry experience in high volume retail or hotel/casino Bakery operation is preferred.
- One-year experience in a leadership position overseeing Pastry/Bakery teams preferred.
- Experience in all phases of restaurant/ hotel pastry and baking, ice cream/sorbet production, chocolate work (chocolatier), sugar sculptures, creative centerpieces, construction of elegant wedding cakes, high volume production and superior decorating/finishing skills preferred.
About the role:
- Endorse the business objectives, ethics, and values of Caesars Entertainment in accordance with the Code of Commitment and Mission, Vision, and Values
- Meet expected service delivery times as defined by department’s service standards or as required by receiver of service or goods.
- Ensure that all food products prepared meet the established specifications and standards prior to being served.
- Responsible for fast and clean servicing of all Bakery items
- Accurately scale, prepare, cook, and season all Bakery foods.
- Ensure the quality and presentation of food products prepared.
- Prepares pastries, tort, short cakes, Danish, muffins, pies, Banquet desserts for all outlets.
- Perform all station functions necessary in the Bakery prep and cooking areas.
- Always provide the highest quality of service to customers and associates.
- 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 and leftovers.
- Prepare for rush period of work without getting behind.
- Check workstation and maintain the general cleanliness of the various cook stations throughout kitchen.
- Keep stock on hand and organizes orders.
- Fill special orders when requested.
- Organize workday.
- Knowledgeable about Harrah’s facilities, promotions, and services
- Ensure products meet all recipe standards.
- Maintain portion consistency and food temperatures.
- Responsible for maintaining proper production levels.
- Calibrate pH meters, thermometers, and weight/volume measurement scales.
- Understand local sanitation, health code laws, weights, and measures requirements.
- Ensure all required logbooks, temperature logs and inventory sheets are maintained and verified.
- Properly maintain and store company inventory including utensils, knifes, equipment and machinery
- Adhere to regulatory, departmental and company policies/procedures in an ethical manner.
- Protect all company assets regarding waste, breakage, and theft.
- Share equipment with co-workers.
- Ability to cooperate and interact effectively with both front and back of house personnel.
A few more things:
- Must be able to be on feet for 8-hour shift.
- Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, kneel, twist and grasp.
- 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 physically mobile with reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds and be able to push and pull up to 100 pounds in a cart.
- Must be able to tolerate areas containing varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibration, crowds, and air quality including secondhand smoke.
Pay: $22.00 per hour, depending on experience.
The above is a minimal description of duties and responsibilities. Other work requirements may be necessary and assigned as the business needs evolve or change. Harrah’s Resort Southern California reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary.
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Harrah’s Resort Southern California is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
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Preference is given to qualified Rincon tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes.
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