Caesars Entertainment
New Orleans, Louisiana
May 06, 2024
Full time
Harrah's New Orleans Casino & Hotel, a Caesars Entertainment company, earned recognition by The Time-Picayune and The New Orleans Advocate as one of the Top Workplaces for 2022 in the Greater New Orleans. As a destination property in the heart of the city, Harrah's New Orleans is looking for fun, professional, and responsible Krewe Members who love delivering extraordinary services to our guests. If you enjoy working in a fun and fast-paced environment, we may have a career opportunity for youBENEFITS: Harrah's New Orleans is proud to offer our Krewe a professional, fun, and welcoming atmosphere. Our employees also enjoy exclusive benefits, such as: FREE Employee Parking Discounted Bus Passes Free Employee Assistance Program Caesars Employee Discount Program on Hotel Rooms Fun and Free Employee EventsJOB SUMMARY: The Banquet Cook prepares and produces menu items to recipe standards in a quick and efficient manner.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 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. Prepares cooks and seasons all foods to recipe specs. Maintains a clean and safe working environment. Shows skills in garde manger, broiler, saut ' stations, saucier, and large quantity cooking according to recipe specifications. Demonstrates Harrah's Spotlight 5 behaviors: Initiates Friendly Greeting, Smiles and Makes Eye Contact, Demonstrates Upbeat and Positive Attitude, Checks for Satisfaction, Provides a Warm Farewell.QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 21 years old to work in a casino hotel High school diploma or GED required. Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques. Local Health Department sanitation certificate. 1 year prior experience as Prep Cook or Fast Food Cook.PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Mobility and dexterity to move large, heavy objects up to 100 pounds. Manual dexterity to include using kitchen utensils and handling of food items.