Line Cook - Part-Time

6w1 month ago

Caesars Entertainment

Reno, US · Part-time · $25,000 – $35,000

About this role

This entry-level line cook position at Caesars Entertainment in Reno offers an opportunity to learn essential kitchen functions while following strict sanitation and safety procedures. The role requires elementary knowledge and a strong initiative to grow within a fast-paced culinary environment.

Day-to-day duties include maintaining temperature logs for hot and cold items, following standardized recipes, and performing precise knife cuts and preparation methods. You will work various line positions, executing plate presentation and ensuring food quality while controlling waste.

Teamwork and communication are critical, as you will collaborate with coworkers and supervisors while exemplifying core values and family style service. The kitchen environment is demanding, with temperatures hotter than 82 degrees and frequent exposure to liquid and grease spills.

This position offers a chance to develop culinary skills in a supportive, diverse workplace that values inclusivity and excellence. Schedule flexibility is required, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Requirements

Elementary knowledge of kitchen operations and initiative to learn essential functions
Basic knowledge of preparing vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, game, reconstituted foods, stocks, soups, sauces, fish, shellfish, egg and dairy products, farinaceous foods, and cereals
Working knowledge of broil, roast, sauté, fry, poach, steam, and baking techniques
Excellent customer service, communication, and observation skills
Ability to sort, write, and count in English
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to push/pull and lift/carry 50 pounds unassisted, work overhead, tolerate repetitious hand/arm/wrist movements, and stand/walk for long periods
Must be able to tolerate long periods of knife use and shift between multiple activities in a timely manner

Responsibilities

Follow sanitation safety procedures and daily sanitation guidelines
Utilize proper hand washing techniques and maintain personal hygiene
Maintain temperature logs for hot and cold items, cooking and holding times
Follow standardized recipes for preparation of vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, game, stocks, soups, sauces, fish, shellfish, egg/dairy, farinaceous foods, and cereals
Perform knife cuts, preparation methods, and line positions with proper plate presentation
Monitor food quality and control waste
Exemplify core values, family style service, mission, vision, and DEI culture
Perform other job-related duties as assigned