Lead Cook

Caesars Entertainment•Danville, VA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Must be able to accurately execute recipes in all kitchens
Must be able to work any shift and in any outlet

Nice To Haves

Assist Sous Chef with administrative duties including but not limited to: ordering, receiving and maintenance of prep and par level assignments

Responsibilities

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