Cook

Caesars Entertainment; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment in St. Louis is seeking a food service team member to ensure quality, presentation, and service standards are met in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will read orders, prepare items to spec, observe safety and sanitation rules, coordinate with dining room staff, and assist teammates as needed. Must be 18+ with ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items to standard in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
• Understanding and knowledge of sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides superior guest service and positive interactions with guests and employees.
• Reads orders and prepares food items according to established menu plans.
• Observes and tests foods to ensure proper cooking.
• Enforces Health Department regulations on food handling, storage and cleanliness.
• Maintains sanitary, safe working areas and equipment.
• Coordinates and communicates on orders with dining room staff.
• Prepares all food items accurately in a timely manner.
• Completes prep items as written on prep sheet.
• Assists other team members as needed.
• Performs additional duties as requested.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation procedures

Team coordination

Guest interaction

Job description

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

Ensure food quality, presentation and service standardsare met and surpassed.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

(The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all inclusive for specific positions.)

1. 1. Provides superior guestservice, positively effects interactions with external and internal guests and employees.
2. 2. Reads food orders from computer printoutsand prepares food items according to established menu plans.
3. 3. Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling or piercing them with utensils.
4. 4. Observes and enforces Health Department regulations regarding food handling, storage, proper steam table temperature, and cleanliness of work environment.
5. 5. Uses and maintains all assigned areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe and effective manner.
6. 6. Coordinates and communicates on orders with dining room staff.
7. 7. Prepares all food items accurately in a timely manner.
8. 8. Completes all assigned prep items as written on prep sheet.
9. 9. Assist other team members as needed.
10. 10. Completes other duties as requested.

What You Will Need

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items, to standard, in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the application of sanitation procedures.
• Ability to stand and walk, must be physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 50 pounds.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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

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.