Banquet Lead Cook: High-Volume Event Kitchen Leader

Caesars Entertainment; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment in South Lake Tahoe is seeking a Banquets Lead Cook to oversee food production for banquet and special events, ensuring menu items are prepared to quality standards and plated on schedule.

You will lead kitchen staff, coordinate timing for service, and maintain high-volume operations with strong food safety practices. This role requires extensive culinary experience and leadership ability to mentor cooks across outlets for exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Certificates in culinary arts, ACF Certification, etc., preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of cooking in a high quality establishment
• Heavy experience in cooking soups, sauces and gravies or completed three-year apprenticeship program and/or completion of accredited culinary school
• Ability to understand and respond to written order, recipes and directs in English
• Ability to work flexible time periods as required of a cook in a resort environment as well as be flexible enough to work in multiple outlets as needed
• Knowledge of breads, pastries, bakery production
• Demonstrated expert skill level on all cook stations
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on coaching for success; ability to mentor
• Ability to oversee the daily operations of the kitchen in the absence of a Chef
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business
• Acts as a role model to other Team Members and always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars Entertainment and encourages others to do the same.
• Adheres to all regulatory, company and department policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Performs all functions of a Cook I and Cook II.
• Maintains adequate supply of menu items.
• Maintains assigned facility in a sanitary condition and equipment in operational condition.
• Inspects assigned areas and coordinates cleaning activities with the Kitchen Steward.
• Regularly inspects food in steam tables to insure freshness.
• Protects company assets against stealing, breakage and waste.
• Provides leadership and training to lower level cooks.
• Continues to update cooking knowledge through books, magazines and discussions with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

English proficiency

Cook stations

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary certificate / ACF Certification

Job description

Caesars Entertainment in South Lake Tahoe is seeking a Banquets Lead Cook to oversee food production for banquet and special events, ensuring menu items are prepared to quality standards and plated on schedule.

You will lead kitchen staff, coordinate timing for service, and maintain high-volume operations with strong food safety practices. This role requires extensive culinary experience and leadership ability to mentor cooks across outlets for exceptional guest experiences.