Line Cook II, Emeril's Kitchen (Caesars New Orleans)

WE ARE CAESARS

At Caesars Entertainment our Mission Vision & Values reflect our unique purpose providing people with possibilities and places to have fun. Our Mission Vision & Values represent a unifying and inspiring way forward and all Team Members are expected to uphold them.

• Our Mission: Create the Extraordinary
• Our Vision: We create spectacular worlds that immerse inspire and connect you. We dont perform magic; we create it with excellence.
• Our Values: Blaze the Trail Together We Win All-In on Service

Our corporate social responsibility framework People Planet Play represents our continuous dedication to enhancing economic development uplifting the wellbeing of our Team Members and their families and making positive contributions to the communities we operate in.

JOB SUMMARY

The Line Cook II at Emerils Kitchen is responsible for producing menu items according to established recipe standards in a quick and efficient manner. The Cook II will assist the Chef on duty with setting up the food outlet line and maintaining all kitchen areas. Responsibilities include maintaining an assigned station and ensuring all equipment is kept clean and sanitary including common areas such as walkin coolers and freezers. All cooks are expected to work collaboratively and assist one another as needed during busy periods or highdemand times. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

HOW YOU WILL CREATE THE EXTRAORDINARY

• Preps cooks and seasons all food items in an accurate and timely manner.

• Follows all recipe standards ensuring each order sent out is consistent with recipe specifications.

• Prepare items such as but not limited to 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 insuring sanitation handling and storage of prepared foods and leftovers.

• Ensure 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.

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safety and sanitary food-handling practices.

• Must have general working knowledge of most areas of the kitchen. This includes but is not limited to; Production Butchering Grill/ Broiler/ Sauté Fry and Garde Manger / Pantry stations. This role is for a mid-level skill set culinarian. It is designed for the development of heightened expertise in the specific areas of the culinary brigade.

• 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 the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory departmental and company policies.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• High school diploma or GED is 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.
• Must have some working knowledge of Breakfast Items Soups Sauces Meat Poultry Seafood Dressings Desserts and Salads. All of these with an eye for presentation and display.
• Working knowledge and the ability to work in all classifications below a cook II level are required.
• Must have 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Mobility and dexterity to move large heavy objects up to 100 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to include using kitchen utensils such as knives spatulas food tongs etc and handling of food items.
• Must be able to work inside a kitchen and on a line during the entire shift
• Must be able tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Must stand for long periods of time and work throughout entire shift.
• Must be able to bend stoop reach crouch kneel push and pull when rotating stock and cleaning work area
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to operate the following kitchen equipment: stoves grills fryers and other utensils in preparing food orders
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues
• Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations.
• Must be able to speak read write and understand English and be able to conduct conversations with peers in a distinctive and persuasive manner.

TOGETHER WE WIN

We believe in delivering family-style servicean approach that fosters warmth connection and a genuine sense of belonging. Our team treats every guest and colleague with the same care and hospitality we would extend to family creating a welcoming environment built on respect teamwork and personalized attention. Whether assisting customers or collaborating with coworkers we prioritize service that is thoughtful supportive and rooted in genuine relationships

DISCLAIMER

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies changes in personnel workload rush jobs or technical developments).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Caesars Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Caesars Entertainment will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a persons race color creed religion national origin sex marital status disability status with regard to public assistance age sexual or affectional orientation gender identity familial status ancestry local human rights commission activity citizenship genetic information protected veteran or military status or any other protected class.

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