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

About the role

The Cook Lead at Emeril’s Kitchen performs daily operation tasks while providing exceptional customer services to our guests.

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in managing the day-to-day operation of the assigned function (Food Hall) in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Affords assistance in administering training programs within the assigned function; counsels, guides, and instructs personnel in the proper performance of their duties.
• Affords coordination of the maintenance and development of methods for quality preparation of food; affords assistance in the maintenance of procedures for food service and presentation of menu items for maximum customer satisfaction.
• Affords assurance that available facilities are adequate for the performance of duties by assigned personnel.
• Affords assistance in maintaining and instructing assigned personnel as to safety policies and procedures and follows up to ensure hazards are eliminated.
• Affords monitoring of appearance of food served and communicates deviations from standard to the Kitchen Manager.
• Show skills in grade manager, broiler, sauté' stations, saucier, and large quantity cooking according to recipe specifications.
• Affords acting as a role model to other employees and always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars and encourages others to do the same.
• Affords meeting the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Familiarity with all phases of food preparation techniques is required.
• A local Health Department sanitation certificate is required.
• Three (3) or more years prior experience as a Line Cook or Lead experience is preferred.
• Mobility and dexterity to move large, heavy objects up to 100 pounds is required.
• Manual dexterity to include using kitchen utensils and handling of food items is required.
• Ability to respond calmly and handle many customer demands in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Able to handle more than one function at a time by being well organized and paying attention to details is required.
• Able to maneuver to all areas of the casino is required.
• Able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at assigned desk area is required.
• Able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations is required.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English is required.
• Able to respond to visual and aural cues is required.

About Us

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. Caesars New Orleans Casino is a Caesars Entertainment company. Our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions, and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence, and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities, and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision, and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service, and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire, and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”. If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.