Caesars Entertainment
Cook II, Nina's Creole Cottage (Caesars New Orleans)
Caesars Entertainment, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Cook II, Nina's Creole Cottage (Caesars New Orleans)
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Job Description Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel is a destination property in the heart of the city, and we are continually striving to attract the best talent to deliver extraordinary experiences for our guests.
We want you to become an integral part of our vision to create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire, and connect you. Bring a fun spirit and be a part of our winning team.
Job Summary We are looking for extraordinary Culinary Cooks for our new development. The Culinary Cook II prepares and produces menu items to recipe standards in a quick and efficient manner. The Cook II will assist the Chef on duty in setting up food outlet line and maintaining kitchen areas. This role includes maintaining assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition. All cooks in the kitchens are expected to work together and assist each other as needed with business rushes or demands.
Essential Job Functions
Preps, cooks and seasons all food items accurately and timely.
Follows all recipe standards ensuring each order sent out is consistent with recipe specifications.
Prepare items such as soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, breakfast items, and desserts.
Shows skills in grade manager, broiler, saucier and large quantity cooking according to recipe specifications.
Filters deep fryers if needed and directed by Sous Chefs.
Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques.
Adheres to kitchen maintenance and sanitation programs and policies based on Serve Safe Certification practices.
Controls food production to include proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature, ensuring sanitation, handling and storage of prepared foods and leftovers.
Ensures freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and monitoring the rotation of stock.
Maintains assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition while maintaining a safe working environment.
Inspects and cleans food preparation areas, equipment and work surfaces to ensure safety and sanitary food-handling practices.
Must have general working knowledge of most areas of the kitchen including Production, Butchering, Grill/ Broiler/ Sauté, Fry and Garde Manger / Pantry stations.
Able to work any Cook I and Cook II station as deemed by Sous Chefs.
Must be able to adapt to fast‑paced and changing work environment without losing focus on job demands.
Meets attendance guidelines and adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies.
Demonstrates Caesars Spotlight 4 service standards: 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.
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to train and follow recipes.
Local Health Department sanitation certificate preferred.
Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques.
1‑3 years minimum of previous culinary experience.
Knowledge of soups, sauces, meats, poultry, seafood, dressings, desserts, and salads with an eye for presentation and display.
Working knowledge and ability to work in all classifications below a cook II level.
Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
Must be able to work any shift to support business levels.
Must be able to get along with co‑workers and work as a team.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands
Mobility and dexterity to move large, heavy objects up to 100 pounds.
Manual dexterity to use kitchen utensils such as knives, spatulas, food tongs, etc. and handle food items.
Must work inside a kitchen and on a line during the entire shift.
Must tolerate extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Must stand for long periods and work throughout the entire shift.
Must bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, push, and pull when rotating stock and cleaning work area.
Must lift up to 50 pounds.
Operate kitchen equipment: stoves, grills, fryers, and other utensils in preparing food orders.
Respond to visual and aural cues.
Work at a fast pace and in stressful situations.
Speak, read, write, and understand English and conduct conversations with peers.
Benefits
Free Downtown Team Member Parking
Discounted Monthly Bus Passes
Free Team Member Assistance Program
Team Member Discounted Hotel Room Rates
Discount Program within Caesars Partner Network
Fun and Free Team Member Events
Tuition & Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance
First Time Homebuyer Program
Child Care Assistance Program
401k Matching
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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Job Description Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel is a destination property in the heart of the city, and we are continually striving to attract the best talent to deliver extraordinary experiences for our guests.
We want you to become an integral part of our vision to create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire, and connect you. Bring a fun spirit and be a part of our winning team.
Job Summary We are looking for extraordinary Culinary Cooks for our new development. The Culinary Cook II prepares and produces menu items to recipe standards in a quick and efficient manner. The Cook II will assist the Chef on duty in setting up food outlet line and maintaining kitchen areas. This role includes maintaining assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition. All cooks in the kitchens are expected to work together and assist each other as needed with business rushes or demands.
Essential Job Functions
Preps, cooks and seasons all food items accurately and timely.
Follows all recipe standards ensuring each order sent out is consistent with recipe specifications.
Prepare items such as soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, breakfast items, and desserts.
Shows skills in grade manager, broiler, saucier and large quantity cooking according to recipe specifications.
Filters deep fryers if needed and directed by Sous Chefs.
Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques.
Adheres to kitchen maintenance and sanitation programs and policies based on Serve Safe Certification practices.
Controls food production to include proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature, ensuring sanitation, handling and storage of prepared foods and leftovers.
Ensures freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and monitoring the rotation of stock.
Maintains assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition while maintaining a safe working environment.
Inspects and cleans food preparation areas, equipment and work surfaces to ensure safety and sanitary food-handling practices.
Must have general working knowledge of most areas of the kitchen including Production, Butchering, Grill/ Broiler/ Sauté, Fry and Garde Manger / Pantry stations.
Able to work any Cook I and Cook II station as deemed by Sous Chefs.
Must be able to adapt to fast‑paced and changing work environment without losing focus on job demands.
Meets attendance guidelines and adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies.
Demonstrates Caesars Spotlight 4 service standards: 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.
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to train and follow recipes.
Local Health Department sanitation certificate preferred.
Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques.
1‑3 years minimum of previous culinary experience.
Knowledge of soups, sauces, meats, poultry, seafood, dressings, desserts, and salads with an eye for presentation and display.
Working knowledge and ability to work in all classifications below a cook II level.
Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
Must be able to work any shift to support business levels.
Must be able to get along with co‑workers and work as a team.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands
Mobility and dexterity to move large, heavy objects up to 100 pounds.
Manual dexterity to use kitchen utensils such as knives, spatulas, food tongs, etc. and handle food items.
Must work inside a kitchen and on a line during the entire shift.
Must tolerate extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Must stand for long periods and work throughout the entire shift.
Must bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, push, and pull when rotating stock and cleaning work area.
Must lift up to 50 pounds.
Operate kitchen equipment: stoves, grills, fryers, and other utensils in preparing food orders.
Respond to visual and aural cues.
Work at a fast pace and in stressful situations.
Speak, read, write, and understand English and conduct conversations with peers.
Benefits
Free Downtown Team Member Parking
Discounted Monthly Bus Passes
Free Team Member Assistance Program
Team Member Discounted Hotel Room Rates
Discount Program within Caesars Partner Network
Fun and Free Team Member Events
Tuition & Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance
First Time Homebuyer Program
Child Care Assistance Program
401k Matching
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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