Lead Casino Kitchen Cook III

Caesars Entertainment; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment is seeking a Cook III in Baltimore to build on Cook II duties, lead kitchen production, and ensure quality and safety in every plate. You will prepare items per recipes, supervise staff, and keep operations running smoothly during shifts.

The role requires 3+ years in food prep, Serv-Safe certification, reading/writing recipes, PPE knowledge, and a 2-year culinary degree or certificate. Join our team and contribute to exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience in food preparation.
• Must be proficient in all Cook II duties.
• Must successfully complete Serv-Safe training.
• Reads/writes proficiency for recipes and labeling.
• Previous experience working with customers.
• Knowledge of PPE and sanitation laws.
• 2-year culinary degree or certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
• Organizes staff and delegates work assignments/tasks appropriately.
• Responsible for opening and closing the kitchen/restaurant properly.
• Conducts the daily shift meetings, communicates expected business levels and productions quantities to staff.
• Monitors staff to be in compliance of all regulations, safety guidelines, and company policies and procedures.
• Provides clear direction, instruction, guidance, and training to kitchen staff.
• Organizes and prioritizes work and meet deadlines.
• Responsible for production of select menu items and ingredients for the restaurant.
• Actively participates with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up, garnish, and assemble menu items.
• Prepares written food requisitions for supplies and food items for production in the workstation.
• Adheres to control procedures for food costs and quality.
• Gathers all necessary items for recipe execution.
• Prepares compound sauces and derivatives of the mother sauces.
• Monitors time and temperature control rules.
• Controls food production to include proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature, insuring sanitation, handling and storage of prepared foods and leftovers.
• Knows and follows all established sanitation policies.
• Must be proficient in working all areas of the kitchen. This includes but is not limited to; Production, Butchering, Grill/ Broiler/ Sauté, Fry and Garde Manger / Pantry stations.
• All other duties assigned

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen leadership

Sanitation standards

Serv-Safe training

Education

2-year culinary degree or certificate

Job description

Caesars Entertainment is seeking a Cook III in Baltimore to build on Cook II duties, lead kitchen production, and ensure quality and safety in every plate. You will prepare items per recipes, supervise staff, and keep operations running smoothly during shifts.

The role requires 3+ years in food prep, Serv-Safe certification, reading/writing recipes, PPE knowledge, and a 2-year culinary degree or certificate. Join our team and contribute to exceptional guest experiences.