Cook III, Nina's Creole Cottage (Caesars New Orleans)

About the role

The Cook III position at Nina's Creole Cottage prepares and produces menu items to recipe standards in a quick and efficient manner. The Cook II will assist the Chef on duty in setting up the food outlet line and maintaining kitchen areas.

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.
• Maintains general working knowledge of most areas of the kitchen including Production, Butchering, Grill/ Broiler/ Sauté, Fry and Garde Manger / Pantry stations.
• Able to work any Cook I and Cook II station as deemed by Sous Chefs.
• Able to work any shift to support business levels.
• Able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.
• Able to read, write and speak in English.

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 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.
• Able to work any shift to support business levels.
• Able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.
• Able to read, write and understand English and be able to conduct conversations with peers in a distinctive and persuasive manner.

Benefits

Nina's Creole Cottage offers benefits that align with the company's commitment to its Team Members. Details about specific benefits can be found in the employee handbook or by contacting HR directly.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend shifts as needed. Specific hours are determined by the needs of the restaurant and may vary.