Cook II: Precision & Speed in a Steakhouse Kitchen

Caesars Entertainment; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel is seeking a Steakhouse Cook II to prepare menu items to recipe standards in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will support the chef on duty, set up the line, maintain stations, and ensure sanitation and quality across all prep and production tasks.

You should have 1–3 years of kitchen experience, strong knowledge of food prep, and the ability to work any shift. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to safety standards under Serve

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old to work in a casino.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1-3 years minimum of previous culinary experience.
• Local Health Department sanitation certificate preferred.
• Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques.
• Must be able to work any shift to support business levels.
• Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Preps, cooks and seasons all food items in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follows all recipe standards ensuring each order sent out is consistent with recipe specifications.
• Prepare items such as soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, breakfast items and desserts.
• Shows skills in grade manager, broiler, saucier and large quantity cooking according to recipe specifications.
• Filters Deep fryers if needed and directed by Sous Chefs.
• Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques.
• Adheres to kitchen maintenance and sanitation programs and policies based on Serve Safe Certification practices.
• Controls food production to include: proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature, insuring sanitation, handling and storage of prepared foods and leftovers.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and monitoring the rotation of stock.
• Maintains assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition while maintaining a safe working environment.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safety and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Must have general working knowledge of most areas of the kitchen. This includes but is not limited to; Production, Butchering, Grill/ Broiler/ Sauté, Fry and Garde Manger / Pantry stations.
• Able to work any Cook I and Cook II station as deemed by Sous Chefs.
• Must be able to adapt to fast paced and changing work environment without losing focus on job demands.
• Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies.
• Demonstrates Caesars' Spotlight 4 service standards: Initiates Friendly Greeting, Smiles and Makes Eye Contact, Demonstrates Upbeat and Positive Attitude, Checks for Satisfaction, Provides a Warm Farewell.

Skills

Follow recipes

Teamwork

Sanitation practices

Fast-paced environment

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Health Department sanitation certificate preferred

Job description

Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel is seeking a Steakhouse Cook II to prepare menu items to recipe standards in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will support the chef on duty, set up the line, maintain stations, and ensure sanitation and quality across all prep and production tasks.

You should have 1–3 years of kitchen experience, strong knowledge of food prep, and the ability to work any shift. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to safety standards under Serve