Lead Cook, Hotel Banquets (Caesars New Orleans)

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!

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, 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.

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.

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