Lead Cook, Banquets (Caesars New Orleans)

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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

ABOUT THE ROLE: The Lead Banquet Cook prepares and produces menu items to recipe standards in a quick and efficient manner.

• Assists in the managing of the day-to-day operation of the assigned function (Food Hall) in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists in the administration of training programs within the assigned function; counsels guides and instructs personnel in the proper performance of their duties.
• Coordinates the maintenance and development of methods for quality preparation of food; assists in the maintenance of procedures for food service and presents menu items for maximum customer satisfaction.
• Ensures that available facilities are adequate for the performance of duties by assigned personnel.
• Assists in maintaining and instructing assigned personnel as to safety policies and procedures and follows up to ensure hazards are eliminated. Monitors the appearance of food served and communicates deviations from standard to the Kitchen Manager.
• Shows skills in grade manager broiler sauté stations saucier and large quantity cooking according to recipe specifications.
• Acts as a role model to other employees and always presents oneself as a credit to Harrahs and encourages others to do the same. Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory departmental and company policies.
• Demonstrates Harrahs Spotlight 5 behaviors: Initiates Friendly Greeting Smiles and Makes Eye Contact Demonstrates Upbeat and Positive Attitude Checks for Satisfaction and Provides a Warm Farewell.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques.
• Local Health Department sanitation certificate.
• 3 years prior experience as Prep Cook or Fast Food Cook.
• Manual dexterity includes using kitchen utensils and handling of food items.
• 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.

PHYSICAL MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• 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.
• Mobility and dexterity to move large heavy objects up to 100 pounds.

GAMING PERMIT: N/A

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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