Lead Cook, Hotel Banquets (Caesars New Orleans)

Caesars Entertainment; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a Lead Cook for its Hotel Banquets team in New Orleans. In this dynamic role, you will prepare and produce a variety of menu items while adhering to recipe standards and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in food preparation techniques and a passion for delivering exceptional service. Join a vibrant team that values family culture and offers numerous benefits, including tuition assistance and discounted hotel rates. If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to a fun and professional atmosphere, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

FREE Downtown Team Member Parking

Discounted Monthly Bus Passes

Free Team Member Assistance Program

Team Member Discounted Hotel Room Rates

Fun and Free Team Member Events

Discount Program within Caesars Partner Network

Tuition & Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance

First Time Homebuyer Program

Child Care Assistance Program

401k Matching

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old to work in a casino hotel.
• 1 year prior experience as Prep Cook or Fast Food Cook required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items including soups, salads, and desserts.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment while ensuring food quality.

Skills

Food Preparation Techniques

Garde Manger Skills

Broiler Cooking

Sautéing

Large Quantity Cooking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen Utensils

Job description

Lead Cook, Hotel Banquets (Caesars New Orleans)

New Orleans, LA, United States

Job Description

Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel is a destination property in the heart of the city, we are continually striving to attract the best talent to deliver extraordinary experiences for our guests. Are you ready to join a team that embraces a family culture, blazes the trail, and commits to delivering Family-Style Service at every turn? We want you to become an integral part of our vision to create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire, and connect you. Become a part of our winning team and bring your fun spirit along with you!

BENEFITS: Caesars New Orleans is proud to offer our team members a professional, fun, and welcoming atmosphere. Our team members also enjoy exclusive benefits, such as:

• FREE Downtown Team Member Parking
• Discounted Monthly Bus Passes
• Free Team Member Assistance Program
• Team Member Discounted Hotel Room Rates
• Fun and Free Team Member Events
• Discount Program within Caesars Partner Network
• Tuition & Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance
• First Time Homebuyer Program
• Child Care Assistance Program
• 401k Matching

JOB SUMMARY: The Banquet Cook prepares and produces menu items to recipe standards in a quick and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare items such as but not limited to soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, breakfast items and desserts. Prepares, cooks and seasons all food.
• Follows all recipe standards. Ensures each order sent out is consistent with recipe specifications.
• Controls food production to include: proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature, ensuring sanitation, handling and storage of prepared foods and leftovers.
• Prepares for a rush period of work without getting behind.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Shows skills in garde manger, broiler, sauté’ stations, saucier, and large quantity cooking according to recipe specifications.
• Demonstrates Caesars Spotlight 5 behaviors: Initiates Friendly Greeting, Smiles and Makes Eye Contact, Demonstrates Upbeat and Positive Attitude, Checks for Satisfaction, Provides a Warm Farewell.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years old to work in a casino hotel.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques.
• Local Health Department sanitation certificate.
• 1 year prior experience as Prep Cook or Fast Food Cook.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Mobility and dexterity to move large, heavy objects up to 100 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to include using kitchen utensils and handling of food items.

The above is a minimal description of duties and responsibilities. Other work requirements may be necessary and assigned as the business needs evolve or change. Caesars New Orleans reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary.

Caesars New Orleans is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

Job Info

• Job Identification 60989
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary