Lead Cook

Caesars Entertainment Corporation; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment in the United States is seeking a Lead Cook to supervise kitchen staff across outlets when the Sous Chef is absent. You will prepare high-quality recipes, train team members, and help uphold the culinary standards set by the chef, while engaging in events and ensuring guest satisfaction.

You will work with front-of-house teams to maintain food quality, manage safety and sanitation, and adapt to changing service demands.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in high volume, quality establishment, or equivalent technical training in the food industry.
• Culinary school experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen staff in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Prepare recipes and food items for service in all kitchens and train others to maintain standards.
• Engage in events and buzz sessions; ensure guest experience is optimal.
• React quickly to resolve problems in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Inspect all food stations for safety and sanitation; ensure accurate recipe execution.
• Supervise shift, cover vacancies, and manage outlet operations as needed.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and prep/ par level assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Teamwork

Culinary creativity

Bilingual

Education

High School diploma or GED

Culinary school experience

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

Lead Cook is a Lead level employee who is responsible for the supervision of the kitchen staff in all assigned outlets in the absence of the Sous Chef. Lead cooks are responsible for preparing recipes and food items for service in all kitchens and Training others to keep and maintain the standards set by the chef. Lead cooks are responsible for engaging in events and buzz sessions. Lead cooks are responsible for setting the standards and ensuring the guest experience is at the best it can be.

• Work with front of the house staff to ensure positive guest experience with ensuring food quality
• Must be able to cook and create new, innovative and imaginative recipes
• Must be able to react quickly and resolve problems in the absence of the sous chef.
• Provide support and foster loyalty and conduct business in a professional manner at all times
• Regularly inspects all food stations to ensure safety and sanitation
• Must be able to accurately execute recipes in all kitchens
• In absence of the Sous Chef, supervise all employees on the shift to ensure smooth operation in all aspects of the outlet
• Cover vacancies within the line level
• Must be able to work any shift and in any outlet
• Help support efforts to maintain food cost, labor cost and expenses within budget guidelines·
• Meets attendance guidelines and adheres to regulatory, departmental and Company policies
• Assist Sous Chef with administrative duties including but not limited to: ordering, receiving and maintenance of prep and par level assignments

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

• Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation and operation
• Must be familiar with general maintenance of kitchen equipment
• Must be able to cook using industry and property standard techniques, procedures and equipment.
• Must have a solid skill base in all areas of Pantry and Cook operations.
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team member.
• Must be able to have a sense of urgency and react to changing business demands.
• Must be familiar of all phases and operations of the kitchen
• Must have a solid skill base of all kitchen operations
• Must be able to operate all kitchen equipment
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must present a neat, clean and professional appearance.
• Bilingual abilities preferred
• Valid Food Handler’s Card

What You Will Need

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in high volume, quality establishment, or equivalent technical training in the food industry.
• Culinary school experiencepreferred

Hourly Rate: $21.75 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 91611
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary