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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Show 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.
• Ensures 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.
• Inspects and cleans food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safety and sanitary food-handling practices.

Qualifications

• A 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.
• Work 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.