Cook III, Manning's (Caesars New Orleans)

Poultry Science Association; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel is seeking a Culinary Cook to join their team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in food preparation, ensuring consistency and quality across all menu items while maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment. Strong culinary skills and teamwork are essential for success in this dynamic setting, where creativity and speed go hand in hand.

Benefits

401k Matching

Child Care Assistance Program

Tuition & Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance

Discounted Monthly Bus Passes

Fun and Free Team Member Events

Qualifications

• Must have at least three years of previous experience as a Cook.
• Able to work multiple kitchen stations proficiently.
• Must pass a basic sanitation test with at least 80%.

Responsibilities

• Produce menu items to recipe standards efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen.
• Control food production based on safety and quality standards.

Skills

Food Preparation Techniques

Sanitation Knowledge

Teamwork

Mobility and Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

JOIN A TEAM THAT GOES ALL-IN ON YOU

Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel is a destination property in the heart of the city, we are continually striving to attract the best talent to deliver extraordinary experiences for our guests. Are you ready to join a team that embraces a family culture, blazes the trail, and commits to delivering Family-Style Service at every turn? We want you to become an integral part of our vision to create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire, and connect you. Become a part of our winning team and bring your fun spirit along with you!

BENEFITS:Caesars New Orleans is proud to offer our team members a professional, fun, and welcoming atmosphere. Our team members also enjoy exclusive benefits, such as:

• FREE Downtown Team Member Parking
• Discounted Monthly Bus Passes
• Free Team Member Assistance Program
• Team Member Discounted Hotel Room Rates
• Fun and Free Team Member Events
• Discount Program within Caesars Partner Network
• Tuition & Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance
• First Time Homebuyer Program
• Child Care Assistance Program
• 401k Matching

JOB SUMMARY: The Culinary Cookproduces menu items to recipe standards in a quick and efficient manner. Assists Chef on duty in setting up food outlet line and maintaining kitchen areas. Maintains assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition. All cooks in the kitchens are expected to work together and assist each other as needed with business rushes or demands.

• Prepare items such as but not limited to 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.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Knows and follows all established sanitation policies as dictated by the written sanitation guidelines.
• Shows skills in garde manager, broiler, sauté stations, saucier, and large quantity cooking according to recipe specifications.
• Demonstrates Caesars Spotlight 5 behaviors: Initiates Friendly Greeting, Smiles and Makes Eye Contact, Demonstrates Upbeat and Positive Attitude, Checks for Satisfaction, Provides a Warm Farewell.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pass a basic written sanitation test of 20 questions with an 80% success. This test will be based on the sanitation policy that the kitchens are currently following

Practical Test Qualifications:

• All Cook III’s must be Able to work multiple stations in the kitchen to a proficient level,. Cooks must “Test Out” on every station. Cooks will not be provided a formal training shift to gain proficiency. Instead, if a Cook does not know how to work a particular station, he or she must learn that station on their own during their regular scheduled shift. Each station will have a series of practical tests/dishes they will be expected to produce in order to pass.
• All cook III’s must be able to produce clarified butter, chopped parsley ,chiffonade 1/2 onion, brunois 1/2 onion, carrot brunois, carrot jardinière, tomato concasse, 4 turned potatoes, orange zest, orange segments within in 30 minute time frame.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Degree in Culinary Arts or similar field preferred.
• Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques.
• Three years previous experience as a Cook and Pantry in required.
• Must have working knowledge of soups, Sauces, meat, Poultry, seafood, dressings, salads and food displays. Must be able to provide own tools.
• Working knowledge and the ability to work in all classifications below a cook III level are required.
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift. Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.
• Mobility and dexterity to move large, heavy objects up to 100 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to include using kitchen utensils and handling of food items.
• Must be able to work inside a kitchen and on a line during the entire shift
• Must be able tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to operate the following kitchen equipment: stoves, grills, fryers, and other utensils in preparing food orders
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English and be able to conduct conversations with peers in a distinctive and persuasive manner.

GAMING PERMIT: N/A

The above is a minimal description of duties and responsibilities. Other work requirements may be necessary and assigned as the business needs evolve or change. Caesars New Orleans reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary.

Caesars New Orleans is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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