Cook III, Manning's; Caesars Orleans

Position: Cook III, Manning's (Caesars New Orleans)
JOIN A TEAM THAT GOES ALL-IN ON YOU

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

JOB SUMMARY:

Prepares and produces menu items to recipe standards in a quick and efficient manner. Assists Chef on duty in setting up food outlet line and maintaining kitchen areas. Maintains 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.

* 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.

* Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

* Knows and follows all established sanitation policies as dictated by the written sanitation guidelines.

* Shows skills in garde manager, 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.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

* Must be Able to work multiple stations in the kitchen to a proficient level,. Cooks must "Test Out" on every station. Cooks will not be provided a formal training shift to gain proficiency. Instead, if a Cook does not know how to work a particular station, he or she must learn that station on their own during their regular scheduled shift.

Each station will have a series of practical tests/dishes they will be expected to produce in order to pass.

* Must be able to produce clarified butter, chopped parsley ,chiffonade 1/2 onion, brunois 1/2 onion, carrot brunois, carrot jardinière, tomato concasse, 4 turned potatoes, orange zest, orange segments within in 30 minute time frame.

* High school diploma or GED required.

* Degree in Culinary Arts or similar field preferred.

* Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques.

* Three years previous experience as a Cook and Pantry in required.

* Must have working knowledge of soups, Sauces, meat, Poultry, seafood, dressings, salads and food displays.

A FEW MORE THINGS:

* Must be able to provide own tools.

* Working knowledge and the ability to work in all classifications below a cook III level are required.

* Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift. Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.

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

* Manual dexterity to include using kitchen utensils 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 be able to lift up to 50 pounds

* Must be able to operate the following kitchen equipment: stoves, grills, fryers, and other…