Cook Banquet

Caesars Entertainment; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment in the United States is hiring a Cook responsible for preparing recipes and food items in accordance with the Executive Chef’s requirements. You will prepare, sauté, grill, bake and plate dishes to meet the kitchen's standards and coordinate with the service team.

This role involves a loud, fast-paced, high-volume buffet environment, standing for long periods and handling heavy objects.

Qualifications

• Experience in banquet service or hospitality preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Basic food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sautés, broiled, fried, baked and grilled items per chef requirements.
• Operate grill, fryer, broiler, oven and French top.
• Maintain sanitary and organized work area.
• Communicate with team and assist with other duties.
• Uphold standards of integrity in a regulated business.

Skills

Banquet service

Hospitality industry

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

The Cook is responsible for preparing recipes and fooditems in accordance with the Executive Chef’s requirements.

• Prepare, sautés, broiled, fried, baked and grilled food items in accordance to kitchen needs.
• Perform various job duties that will include operation of grill, fryer, broiler, oven and French top in accordance with kitchen needs.
• Perform preliminary preparation work in a timely manner.
• Ensures ingredient supply levels are accurate.
• Move items from shelves to carts and transport to assigned stations for restocking purposes.
• Maintains the required par of food items in their assigned station from support areas throughout the property.
• Maintains a sanitary and organized work area.
• Understand proper safety and health codes and regulations and maintain them regularly.
• Ensure all areas assigned are clean and free of debris.
• Demonstrates proper care, storage, use and cleaning of all tools and equipment.
• Demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value and integrity.
• Prepares food products according to standard recipes and specifications and demonstrates positive responses to training by chefs.
• Effectively communicates with other team members, including service and kitchen maintenance personnel.
• Assist with any other job-related duties that may be assigned.
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

• Loud,fast paced environment, multiple tasks to be handled under timeconstraint.
• Front-line buffet cooks willhave a great deal of direct public contact. Requires standing, walking,bending, pushing, pulling, lifting and reaching throughout the shift.
• Must beable to handle a heavy business volume in a timely manner.
• Work requires pushing carts up to 70lbs, lifting full pots up to 100lbs, repetitive stirring, extreme hot and cold work conditions, and bending at the waist.

What You Will Need

• Ability to perform assigned duties under frequent time pressures in an interruptive environment.
• Prior experience in banquet service or in the hospitality industry preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Hourly Rate: $18.25 per hour

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 87350
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary