The Cook II position will prepare food, including hot entrees, to specifications in an accurate and timely manner to provide guests with a quality product. Provide general supervision to kitchen staff in order to ensure food quality, presentation and service standards and are met and surpassed.
- Deliver internal and external guest service to Caesars standards.
- Reads food orders from computer printouts, and prepares food items according to established menu plans.
- Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling or piercing them with utensils.
- Observes and enforces Health Department regulations regarding food handling, storage, proper steam table temperature, and cleanliness of work environment.
- Provide general supervision to kitchen staff ensuring work procedures, quality standards and menu specifications are adhered to.
- Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure staffing levels are appropriate based on business volumes.
- Uses and maintains all assigned areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe and effective manner.
- Coordinates and communicates on orders with dining room staff.
- Prepares all food items accurately in a timely manner.
- Completes all assigned prep items as written on prep sheet.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items, to standard, in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the application of sanitation procedures.
- These skills and abilities are typically acquired through at least 3-year’s experience directly related to the accountabilities specified.
- Must have some working knowledge of 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 be able to work any shift to support business levels.
- Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.
- Ability to read, write and speak in English.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Ability understand and respond to written order, recipes and directs in English.
- Ability to correctly lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours with appropriate mobility and endurance.
- Ability to work flexible time periods as required of a cook in a resort environment.
- Ability to recognize different cooking oils and their cooking temperatures.
- Ability to use knives, other hand-held instruments and other food preparation equipment.
- Must have a sense of urgency to serve customers properly.
- Must have documented skills and competencies in preparing eggs, meats, batters, potatoes; blanching, steaming, sautéing; pasta and rice cookery; and preparing salads, sandwiches, cold appetizers and garnishments.
- Ability to portion, prepare and present meat, poultry and fish entrees, pastas, vegetables, pan sauces and butter sauces.
- This list of essential functions, other duties, mental and physical demands, requirements and licenses is not meant to be exhaustive.
GAMING PERMIT: N/A
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.
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