Pizza Maker, PizzaCake (Caesars New Orleans)

Caesars Entertainment; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Pizza Maker to prepare dough, top pizzas, and fulfill customer requests, with attention to health standards.

You will train others, manage ingredients, and ensure quality before serving, in a fast-paced on-site kitchen at Caesars.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques.
• Local Health Department sanitation certificate.
• 3+ years prior experience as a Pizza Maker or similar role in a restaurant
• Hands-on experience with preparing and baking pizza dough
• Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment and brick or stone oven
• Understanding of food hygiene
• Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends and evenings

Responsibilities

• Mix and stretch dough to prepare crusts.
• Prepare toppings and sauces (tomato, pesto, white cream).
• Slice and chop vegetables and meats.
• Cook pizzas using appropriate equipment; monitor cooking surfaces.
• Ensure exact measurement of ingredients and monitor stock levels.
• Train other cooks to ensure uniform meals.
• Check pizza quality before serving and maintain cleanliness.
• Adhere to company policies and health regulations.

Skills

Dough mixing

Hand-stretching

Food safety

Under pressure

Team training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Brick/stone oven

Professional kitchen equipment

Job description

New Orleans, LA, United States (On-site)

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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

Pizza Maker are responsible for preparing pizza dough, slicing and chopping toppings like vegetables and meats, and executing customers’ orders considering special requests.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

• Skilled in dough mixing and hand-stretching
• Able to work quickly while under pressure and should be knowledgeable about state and local health regulations that apply to restaurants.
• Monitor, maintain, and clean the working area and cooking surfaces to make pizzas.
• Maintain and operate all large-volume cooking equipment such as grills and deep fryers.
• Prepare all raw materials required for cooking such as cutting all vegetables and preparing the dough.
• Make fresh tomato, pesto, and white cream sauces
• Wash and chop vegetables (for example, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and mushrooms)
• Cut, slice, and grill meats like chicken, ham, and beef
• Monitor food stock and place orders, as needed
• Monitor and ensure exact measurement of all ingredients for all food items.
• Prepares and stores pizza dough
• Trains other cooks in the preparation process so all meals are uniform
• Checks the quality of pizzas before they’re served to guests
• Keeps a positive professional relationship with co-workers, supervisors, and guests at all times.
• Notify the Supervisor regarding levels of food supplies, inventory, and other materials as needed.
• Acts in accordance with company policies, restaurant specifications, and food/beverage regulations.
• Acts as a role model to other employees and always presents oneself as a credit to Harrah’s and encourages others to do the same. Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies.
• Demonstrates Harrah’s Spotlight 5 behaviors: Initiates Friendly Greeting, Smiles and Makes Eye Contact, Demonstrates Upbeat and Positive Attitude, Checks for Satisfaction, Provides a Warm Farewell.

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques.
• Local Health Department sanitation certificate.
• 3+ years prior experience as a Pizza Maker or similar role in a restaurant
• Hands-on experience with preparing and baking pizza dough
• Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment and brick or stone oven
• Understanding of food hygiene
• Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends and evenings

Additional Requirements

• Loud, fast paced environment, multiple tasks to be handled under time constraint.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours.
• Normal vision and hearing range
• Eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to distinguish letters, symbols, and colors.
• Must be able to handle a heavy business volume in a timely manner.
• Must be neat and clean in appearance and physically fit to perform the duties required
• Ability to move throughout the outlet (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.

About Us

Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel earned recognition as a City Business “Best Places to Work” honoree and was named “#1 Large Employer” in the New Orleans area by the “Times-Picayune” Top Workplaces program. A destination property in the heart of the city, we are continually striving to attract the best talent to provide exceptional experiences for our guests.

Caesars New Orleans Casino is a Caesars Entertainment company. Our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”. If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.

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.

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

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.

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 87331
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary