Employee Dining Room Cook or Attendant

Caesars Entertainment; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment in Virginia is seeking a Cook/Attendant to prepare a variety of food items following the Executive Chef's requirements and to maintain fresh, high-quality offerings for the employee dining room.

The role requires a high school diploma (culinary degree preferred) and flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, and holidays. The hourly rate starts at $18.25 per hour, with opportunities to contribute to a fast-paced hospitality team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Hospitality experience or food service exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sauté, broil, fry, bake and grill items per recipes and chef directions.
• Maintain sanitary and organized work areas and ensure proper food safety practices.
• Work with grill, fryer, broiler, oven and other equipment to meet kitchen needs.
• Assist with daily prep and buffet setup, restocking condiments and utensils.
• Communicate effectively with team members and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree (preferred)

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

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/Attendant is responsible for preparing recipes and food items in accordance with the Executive Chef’s requirements while maintaining the freshness of the employee team member dining room.

• Prepare, sautés, broiled, fried, baked and grilled food items in accordance with 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 them to assigned stations for restocking purposes.
• Maintains the required part 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, values, 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.
• Stocks and replenishes condiments, napkins, straws, and other counter items.
• Assists with daily preparation of food and prepares product for service
• Maintains the required par of food items on the buffet
• Maintains proper food rotation procedures at all times
• Follow proper procedures in food safety and sanitation and maintain buffet temperature logs
• Coordinates with the leader to ensure proper par levels or the next day’s product needs.
• Assist with any other job-related duties that may be assigned.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.
• Must be able to obtain a required Virginia Lottery Non-Gaming License.
• Must know proper cooking temperatures, holding temperatures and sanitation practices to ensure safe food handling and safe food products to our guests.
• Possesses knowledge of all kitchen equipment including break down, set-up and sanitation.

What You Will Need

High school diploma required; culinary degree preferred.

Hospitality Industry Experience preferred.

Flexible to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays

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 89489
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary