Banquet Cook II: Create the Extraordinary

Caesars Entertainment; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel seeks a Banquet Cook II to prepare and produce menu items to recipe standards in a fast-paced setting. You will handle soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, breakfast items and desserts, ensuring each dish aligns with recipe specs and quality expectations.

You must be at least 21, possess a high school diploma or GED, and bring familiarity with all phases of food prep, plus a local health sanitation certificate.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old to work in a casino hotel.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques.
• Local Health Department sanitation certificate.
• 1 year prior experience as Prep Cook or Fast Food Cook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items such as soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, breakfast items and desserts. Prepares cooks and seasons all food.
• Follows all recipe standards. Ensures each order sent out is consistent with recipe specifications.
• Controls food production to include: proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature, insuring sanitation, handling and storage of prepared foods and leftovers.
• Prepares for a rush period of work without getting behind.
• Prepares cooks and seasons all foods to recipe specs. Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Shows skills in Garde manger, broiler, sauté’ stations, saucier, and large quantity cooking according to recipe specifications.

Skills

Food preparation techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Local Health Department sanitation certificate

Job description

Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel seeks a Banquet Cook II to prepare and produce menu items to recipe standards in a fast-paced setting. You will handle soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, breakfast items and desserts, ensuring each dish aligns with recipe specs and quality expectations.

You must be at least 21, possess a high school diploma or GED, and bring familiarity with all phases of food prep, plus a local health sanitation certificate.