Lead Cook (Banquets) - Full Time (Horseshoe Hammond)

  • Caesars Entertainment Corporation
  • Hammond, Indiana
  • Full Time

ROP - $18-$21/hr. + $2,000 sign-on bonus

Status: Full Time

Team Member Perks & Benefits:

  • medical, dental, and vision!
  • Enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and more through our rewards program
  • On-site employee dining options
  • Paid orientation and on-job training provided
  • Paid time off, 401K match, and life insurance
  • And More!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Check and ensure adequate supply of foods and seasonings.
  • Checks that food is adequately prepared for cooking and serving.
  • Prepare sauces, gravies and other foods of medium and higher complexity according to directions.
  • Operate various cooking stations and all cooking equipment.
  • Recommend adjusting cycles of menus based on food quantities and great demand.
  • Ensure cleanliness of food preparation areas.
  • Supervise the activities of Cooks and Cooks II as required providing instruction and guidance as necessary.
  • Organize cooking and food storage areas.
  • Oversee carving station at banquets as assigned.
  • Follow safety rules and keeps work area clean and orderly.
  • Break down workstation, clean and restock
  • Create specials for assigned outlets, utilizing both new and dated products.
  • Ensure sanitation guidelines are followed as directed by the local health department.
  • Open assigned outlets in a timely fashion as instructed by a Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine/Executive Sous Chef - Outles/Executive Sous Chief - Steakhouse.
  • Conduct self in an appropriate professional manner at all times.
  • Consistently follow through with the appropriate actions when asked to complete projects or tasks.
  • Must be able to work various shifts and hours to include holidays and weekends.
  • Required to take and pass a Food Service Sanitation course within one year of accepting the position.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Job ID: 488758873
Originally Posted on: 8/9/2025

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