Creole Kitchen Lead Cook — Fast-Paced, Fresh Creations

Caesars Entertainment; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel is seeking a Cook III to prepare and produce menu items to recipe standards in a fast-paced, on-site kitchen in New Orleans, LA. The role requires 3–4 years of culinary experience and working knowledge of multiple kitchen stations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a sanitation certificate, and preferably Serve Safe certification. Flexibility to work various shifts and strong teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques.
• Local Health Department sanitation certificate.
• 3-4 years minimum of previous culinary experience as a Prep/Production Cook or Fast Food Cook.
• Serve Safe Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Must have some working knowledge of soups, sauces, meat, poultry, seafood, dressings, desserts and salads.
• Proficiency in Production, Butchering, Grill/Broiler/Sauté, Fry and Gard Manger / Pantry stations.
• Must be able to work any shift and read/write English.

Responsibilities

• Preps, cooks and seasons all food items.
• Follows all recipe standards ensuring each order is consistent with recipe specifications.
• Prepare items such as soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, breakfast items and desserts.
• Controls food production to ensure proper cooking methods, time, temperature, sanitation and storage.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and adapt to fast-paced conditions.
• Demonstrates competence across kitchen stations (Production, Butchering, Grill, Sauté, Fry, Garde Manger).
• Inspections and sanitation adherence; ServSafe practices favored.
• Ability to train and follow recipes; work with co-workers as a team.

Skills

Culinary experience

Teamwork

English proficiency

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel is seeking a Cook III to prepare and produce menu items to recipe standards in a fast-paced, on-site kitchen in New Orleans, LA. The role requires 3–4 years of culinary experience and working knowledge of multiple kitchen stations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a sanitation certificate, and preferably Serve Safe certification. Flexibility to work various shifts and strong teamwork are essential for success.