Employee Dining Room Cook II

Caesars Entertainment; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment in Baltimore is seeking a professional Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team. You will prepare a wide range of items according to menu plans, maintain quality and safety standards, and work closely with dining room staff to ensure timely service.

The role requires solid knife skills, familiarity with sanitation procedures, and at least 3 years of related kitchen experience in a fast-paced environment. Join us to deliver the extraordinary to our guests.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related kitchen experience in a high-volume operation.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures and food safety rules.
• Strong knife skills and ability to use basic kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver guest service to Horseshoe standards.
• Read food orders and prepare items according to menu plans.
• Observe and test foods for doneness to ensure quality and safety.
• Enforce Health Department regulations regarding food handling and cleanliness.
• Provide supervision to kitchen staff and manage staffing levels based on business needs.
• Coordinate and communicate on orders with dining room staff.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Sanitation procedures

Knife skills

Eggs & meats prep

Pasta and rice cookery

Food safety

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.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

Deliver internal and external guest service to Horseshoe standards.

Reads food orders from computer printouts and prepares food items according to established menu plans.

Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling or piercing them with utensils.

Observes and enforces Health Department regulations regarding food handling, storage, proper steam table temperature, and cleanliness of work environment.

Provide general supervision to kitchen staff ensuring work procedures, quality standards and menu specifications are adhered to.

Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure staffing levels are appropriate based on business volumes.

Uses and maintains all assigned areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe and effective manner.

Coordinates and communicates on orders with dining room staff.

Prepares all food items accurately in a timely manner.

Completes all assigned prep items as written on prep sheet.

What You Will Need

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.

These skills and abilities are typically acquired through at least 3-years' experience directly related to the accountabilities specified.

Ability to recognize different cooking oils and their cooking temperatures

Ability to use knives, other hand-held instruments and other food preparation equipment

Ability to perform all duties of a Cook's Helper/Pantry Person

Must have documented skills and competencies in preparing eggs, meats, batters, potatoes; blanching, steaming, sauteing; pasta and rice cookery; and preparing salads, sandwiches, cold appetizers and garnishments

• Ability to portion, prepare and present meat, poultry and fish entrees, pastas, vegetables, pan sauces and butter sauces

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 90213
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary