Cook I, Banquets - Part Time

Caesars Entertainment•Kansas City, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position typically starts at $17 per hour and works a variable schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Team members begin accruing PTO starting on day one, and full ‑ time employees are eligible for benefits after 90 days. You’ll jump into each shift with a positive, ready‑to‑learn attitude, helping create a warm, welcoming atmosphere while working hands‑on with food prep, kitchen equipment, and fast‑paced teamwork. Every day brings something new as you chop, portion, grill, stock, and keep your station clean and organized, all while staying active and supporting the flow of the kitchen. With flexible tasks, safe practices, and the chance to help in different areas, this role keeps you moving, learning, and right in the middle of the action. The Cook I position is an entry level cook position that prepares and produces food items to be utilized in production and pantry areas. Prepare all items according to recipe standards. Maintains required stock levels and prepares items such as but not limited to soups, stocks, fruits, proteins, vegetables, garnishes and salads. Maintains assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
You must obtain a Food Handlers certificate from County Health Department.
Must pass background check
Must present a neat and professional appearance.
Works well with others, especially other wait staff, bartenders, cooks, supervisors, etc.
Ability to read, write and understand English and possess mathematical skills as applicable for recipe calculations and kitchen safety
Ability to work in a loud, fast ‑ paced environment while handling multiple tasks under time constraints.
Must tolerate extreme kitchen temperatures, including heat from cooking equipment and cold from refrigeration units.
Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, and pulling throughout the shift.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. repeatedly, including above or below shoulder height.
Requires sufficient visual ability to safely prepare food and operate kitchen equipment.
Must wear assigned uniform and slip ‑ resistant footwear appropriate for kitchen environments.

Nice To Haves

1 year prior experience as a cook in a full-service kitchen preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; arrives on time in a clean uniform with required name tag, ID, and licenses, ready to work with a positive, ready ‑ to ‑ learn attitude.
Greets guests and team members warmly and professionally, supporting our Family Style Service culture.
Assists with basic food preparation by following step ‑ by ‑ step instructions and standard recipes, including operating grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment as trained.
Completes preliminary prep tasks such as portioning, chopping, stocking ingredients, and restocking stations in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintains correct ingredient levels and moves items from storage areas to workstations as needed.
Keeps all assigned work areas clean, sanitary, and organized, following proper food safety and health code practices.
Handles kitchen tools, equipment, and perishable items safely and correctly, ensuring proper storage, cleaning, and care.
May be asked to assist in other kitchens when necessary.
Follows all safety procedures and standard operating guidelines and performs other duties as assigned.