Banquet Cook - Eldorado Scioto Downs ( Columbus,OH)

Caesars Entertainment; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment in Columbus, OH is seeking a Banquet Cook to prepare and cook banquet meals to high standards. You will handle a range of kitchen duties including pantry and sauces, while adhering to sanitation and safety guidelines.

Two years of food service experience is required; culinary school diploma is a plus. The role requires the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment on-site. Background checks and pre-employment screenings are standard.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of food service experience required.
• Three years of cooking experience a plus.
• Ability to read, write, add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Working knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling procedures.
• Must follow daily production schedules and checklists.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for banquets to meet high-quality standards.
• Identify and properly handle, prepare, and store ingredients.
• Perform pantry, salad, meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, soups, stocks, and sauces prep.
• Utilize broiling, sautéing, deep-frying, boiling, steaming, baking, and grilling techniques.
• Maintain equipment and report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Follow Scioto standards in supervising and communicating with junior staff.
• Complete daily production schedules and opening/closing checklists.

Skills

Working kitchen knowledge

Culinary terms

Food safety & sanitation

Mechanical kitchen skills

Heavy lifting up to 40 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary school diploma preferred

Job description

Columbus, OH, United States (On-site)

WE ARE CAESARS

At Caesars Entertainment, our Mission, Vision & Values reflect our unique purpose, providing people with possibilities and places to have fun. Our Mission, Vision & Values represent a unifying and inspiring way forward, and all Team Members are expected to uphold them. Our Mission: “Create the Extraordinary”. Our Vision: “We create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence.” Our Values: “Blaze the Trail, Together We Win, All-In on Service”.

Our corporate social responsibility framework, People Planet Play, represents our continuous dedication to enhancing economic development, uplifting the wellbeing of our Team Members and their families, and making positive contributions to the communities we operate in.

Job Summary

The Banquet Cook’s responsibility is to prepare and cook food for our banquet guests using proper temperatures and high standards for food handling.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

• Must be able to properly identify various foods and understand proper handling, preparation, and storage of these items to guarantee safe unadulterated products to our guests.
• Will do skilled kitchen duties including pantry and salad preparation, proper preparation of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, soups, stocks, and sauces.
• Must be able to prepare items as needed to include, but not limited to broiling sautéing, deep-frying, pan-frying, boiling, steaming, baking, and grilling.
• Will be expected to perform their duties in various climates and conditions due to equipment that uses water, steam, chemicals, and heat for safe maintaining of food contact surfaces.
• Must be able to instruct proper methods and procedures while communicating to subordinate employees in a professional manner according to Scioto standards.
• Will be required to fill out production schedules, openings and closing checklists, requisitions forms, and daily team briefings
• All other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Employee must have working kitchen knowledge.
• Must understand culinary terms and have strong mechanical skills.
• The use of all kitchen tools to include, but not limited to peelers, assorted knives, ovens, grills, fryolators, mixers, food processors, steam controlled equipment, and slicers'.
• Must have a working knowledge of basic sanitation skills and be able to sanitize, and store kitchen equipment, and utensils according to proper industry standards, within specified time lines.
• Employee will do skilled kitchen duties including pantry and salad preparation, proper preparation of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sous, stocks, and sauces.
• Prepare items as needed to include, but not limited to broiling, sautéing, deep-frying, boiling, steaming, baking, and grilling.
• Employee must have a working knowledge of all kitchen equipment and to alert their manager or Chef on duty of any equipment failures or needed maintenance immediately.
• Employee will be expected to perform their duties in various climates and conditions due to equipment that uses water, steam, chemicals, and heat for safe maintaining of food contact surfaces.
• Employee must be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment, and complete tasks with a “sense of urgency.”
• Must be able to instruct proper methods and procedures while communicating to subordinate employees in a professional manner according to Scioto standards.
• A minimum of two-years food service experience required.
• A minimum of three years cooking experience a plus. Must be able to read, write, add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• A culinary school diploma preferred.
• Must have a strong knowledge of safe proper use and storage of foods for human consumption. Must have a strong ability to perform job functions with minimum supervision, and follow as well as delegate information on daily production schedules and checklists.
• Must be physically able to repeatedly lift, bend, reach, stoop, climb, and carry items for extended amounts of time with reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to physically lift and move items up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to stand/walk/ sit for extended periods.
• May be exposed to working in a noisy, smoke/secondary smoke environment.
• Must be at least 18. Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate licensing.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Subject to pre-employment drug screening.
• High School Dipoma or Equivalent.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, reach, and kneel repetitively
• Ascend and descend stairs and maintain equilibrium for an extended period
• Must be able to work from a standing position and/or walking motion for extended period
• Ability to work in a smoking and pet-friendly environment

TOGETHER WE WIN We believe in delivering family-style service—an approach that fosters warmth, connection, and a genuine sense of belonging. Our team treats every guest and colleague with the same care and hospitality we would extend to family, creating a welcoming environment built on respect, teamwork, and personalized attention. Whether assisting customers or collaborating with coworkers, we prioritize service that is thoughtful, supportive, and rooted in genuine relationships.

DISCLAIMER These 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. As part of the onboarding process for new hires, candidates will be required to complete a background check. In addition, pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for any role operating a motor vehicle (Valet, Bus Drivers, Limo Drivers), Facilities and/or Engineering, Lifeguards, Pilots, Security and Surveillance roles. Pre-employment screenings will be completed prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre-employment screening may occur 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.

ADA 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 an individuals’ religious beliefs or practices.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Caesars Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Caesars Entertainment will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.

Job Info

• Job Identification 89068
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary