Lead Cook, Hotel Banquets (Caesars New Orleans)

Caesars Entertainment•New Orleans, LA

10d

About The Position

JOIN A TEAM THAT GOES ALL-IN ON YOU 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! ABOUT THE ROLE: The Lead Banquet Cook prepares and produces menu items to recipe standards in a quick and efficient manner.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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, insuring sanitation, handling and storage of prepared foods and leftovers.
Prepares for a rush period of work without getting behind.
Prepares cooks and seasons all foods to recipe specs.
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.