HCVR Wok Specialist, Food Court (Full Time; Swing Shift)

Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel Position Description

• POSITION TITLE: Wok Specialist 
• DEPARTMENT: Food
• 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 an 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           6.8.21

• Proud to have opened our doors in September 2015.
• Located approximately one hour west of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Murphy, NC. We’re about two hours from Knoxville, Chattanooga, and downtown Atlanta.
• Distinguished by our seven-story Hotel Tower, offering 300 guest rooms and 27 deluxe rooms.
• Made to entertain with 70 table games, including blackjack, roulette, craps, and 1,100 slot machines.