Lead Cook - Hells Kitchen
Caesars Entertainment, South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States
South Lake Tahoe, NV, United States and 1 more
Job Summary Bring your passion for precision, speed, and leadership into a fast‑paced culinary environment inspired by the intensity and world‑class standards of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen. This role is responsible for preparing high‑quality menu items with accuracy and efficiency while performing at a high level under pressure. The position also provides day‑to‑day leadership and support to lower‑level cooks, helping maintain consistency, teamwork, and excellence on every plate. Ideal candidates thrive in a high‑energy kitchen, take pride in execution, and lead by example on the line.
How You Will Create the Extraordinary
Perform all functions of a Cook I and Cook II.
Maintain adequate supply of menu items.
Maintain assigned facility in a sanitary condition and equipment in operational condition.
Inspect assigned areas and coordinate cleaning activities with the Kitchen Steward.
Regularly inspect food in steam tables to ensure freshness.
Protect company assets against theft, breakage and waste.
Provide leadership and training to lower level cooks.
Continue to update cooking knowledge through books, magazines, and discussions with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
What You Will Need
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Certificates in culinary arts, ACF Certification, etc., preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of cooking in a high‑quality establishment.
Heavy experience in cooking soups, sauces and gravies or completed three‑year apprenticeship program and/or accredited culinary school.
Ability to understand and respond to written orders, recipes and directions in English.
Ability to work flexible time periods as required of a cook in a resort environment as well as being flexible to work in multiple outlets as needed.
Knowledge of breads, pastries, bakery production.
Demonstrated expert skill level on all cook stations.
Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on coaching for success; ability to mentor.
Ability to oversee the daily operations of the kitchen in the absence of a Chef.
Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.
Acts as a role model to other Team Members and always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars Entertainment and encourages others to do the same.
Adheres to all regulatory, company and department policies and procedures.
Additional Requirements
Ability to correctly lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours with appropriate mobility and endurance.
Ability to stand for 8 hours.
Visual range must include immediate environment.
Auditory range must include near and medium distances.
Dexterity to use food preparation machinery.
Ability to use repetitive hand motion, holding and grasping.
Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures.
Positions that have contact with the public require the ability to work in a noisy environment and may be exposed to guests who use tobacco products; non‑public contact positions may also be required to enter public areas from time to time.
Job Info
Job Identification 82631
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Equal Employment Opportunity and ADA The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary. As part of the onboarding process for new hires, candidates will be required to complete a background check. In addition, pre‑employment drug testing is mandatory for any role operating a motor vehicle (Valet, Bus Drivers, Limo Drivers), Facilities and/or Engineering, Lifeguards, Pilots, Security, and Surveillance roles. Pre‑employment screenings will be completed prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such screening may occur post‑offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individual’s religious beliefs or practices.
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Job Summary Bring your passion for precision, speed, and leadership into a fast‑paced culinary environment inspired by the intensity and world‑class standards of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen. This role is responsible for preparing high‑quality menu items with accuracy and efficiency while performing at a high level under pressure. The position also provides day‑to‑day leadership and support to lower‑level cooks, helping maintain consistency, teamwork, and excellence on every plate. Ideal candidates thrive in a high‑energy kitchen, take pride in execution, and lead by example on the line.
How You Will Create the Extraordinary
Perform all functions of a Cook I and Cook II.
Maintain adequate supply of menu items.
Maintain assigned facility in a sanitary condition and equipment in operational condition.
Inspect assigned areas and coordinate cleaning activities with the Kitchen Steward.
Regularly inspect food in steam tables to ensure freshness.
Protect company assets against theft, breakage and waste.
Provide leadership and training to lower level cooks.
Continue to update cooking knowledge through books, magazines, and discussions with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
What You Will Need
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Certificates in culinary arts, ACF Certification, etc., preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of cooking in a high‑quality establishment.
Heavy experience in cooking soups, sauces and gravies or completed three‑year apprenticeship program and/or accredited culinary school.
Ability to understand and respond to written orders, recipes and directions in English.
Ability to work flexible time periods as required of a cook in a resort environment as well as being flexible to work in multiple outlets as needed.
Knowledge of breads, pastries, bakery production.
Demonstrated expert skill level on all cook stations.
Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on coaching for success; ability to mentor.
Ability to oversee the daily operations of the kitchen in the absence of a Chef.
Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.
Acts as a role model to other Team Members and always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars Entertainment and encourages others to do the same.
Adheres to all regulatory, company and department policies and procedures.
Additional Requirements
Ability to correctly lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours with appropriate mobility and endurance.
Ability to stand for 8 hours.
Visual range must include immediate environment.
Auditory range must include near and medium distances.
Dexterity to use food preparation machinery.
Ability to use repetitive hand motion, holding and grasping.
Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures.
Positions that have contact with the public require the ability to work in a noisy environment and may be exposed to guests who use tobacco products; non‑public contact positions may also be required to enter public areas from time to time.
Job Info
Job Identification 82631
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Equal Employment Opportunity and ADA The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary. As part of the onboarding process for new hires, candidates will be required to complete a background check. In addition, pre‑employment drug testing is mandatory for any role operating a motor vehicle (Valet, Bus Drivers, Limo Drivers), Facilities and/or Engineering, Lifeguards, Pilots, Security, and Surveillance roles. Pre‑employment screenings will be completed prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such screening may occur post‑offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individual’s religious beliefs or practices.
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