COOK III, Banquets (Caesars New Orleans)

Banquet Cook

The Banquet Cook prepares and produces menu items to recipe standards in a quick and efficient manner.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

• 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, saut' 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

What You Will Need

• 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.
• 2 year prior experience as Prep Cook or Fast Food Cook.

Additional Requirements:

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

GAMING PERMIT: N/A

About Us

Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel earned recognition as a City Business "Best Places to Work" honoree and was named "#1 Large Employer" in the New Orleans area by the "Times-Picayune" Top Workplaces program. A destination property in the heart of the city, we are continually striving to attract the best talent to provide exceptional experiences for our guests.

Caesars New Orleans Casino is a Caesars Entertainment company. Our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars, Harrah's, Horseshoe and Eldorado brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail every day. Our mission, "Create the Extraordinary". Our vision, "Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars". If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.

Job Info

• Job Identification 86723
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Caesars New Orleans (On-site)