Experienced Pizza Maker, PizzaCake (Caesars New Orleans)
- New Orleans, LA
- $18.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- FREE Downtown Team Member Parking
- Discounted Monthly Bus Passes
- Free Team Member Assistance Program
- Team Member Discounted Hotel Room Rates
- Fun and Free Team Member Events
- Discount Program within Caesars Partner Network
- Tuition & Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance
- First Time Homebuyer Program
- Child Care Assistance Program
- 401k Matching
- Skilled in dough mixing and hand-stretching
- Able to work quickly while under pressure and should be knowledgeable about state and local health regulations that apply to restaurants.
- Monitor, maintain, and clean the working area and cooking surfaces to make pizzas.
- Maintain and operate all large-volume cooking equipment such as grills and deep fryers.
- Prepare all raw materials required for cooking such as cutting all vegetables and preparing the dough.
- Make fresh tomato, pesto, and white cream sauces
- Wash and chop vegetables (for example, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and mushrooms)
- Cut, slice, and grill meats like chicken, ham, and beef
- Monitor food stock and place orders, as needed
- Monitor and ensure exact measurement of all ingredients for all food items.
- Prepares and stores pizza dough
- Prepares pizza sauces
- Trains other cooks in the preparation process so all meals are uniform
- Checks the quality of pizzas before they're served to guests
- Keeps a positive professional relationship with co-workers, supervisors, and guests at all times.
- Notify the Supervisor regarding levels of food supplies, inventory, and other materials as needed.
- Acts in accordance with company policies, restaurant specifications, and food/beverage regulations.
- Acts as a role model to other employees and always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars and encourages others to do the same. Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies.
- Demonstrates Caesars Spotlight 5 behaviors: Initiates Friendly Greeting, Smiles and Makes Eye Contact, Demonstrates Upbeat and Positive Attitude, Checks for Satisfaction, Provides a Warm Farewell.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Familiar with all phases of food preparation techniques.
- Local Health Department sanitation certificate.
- 3+ years prior experience as a Pizza Maker or similar role in a restaurant
- Hands-on experience with preparing and baking pizza dough
- Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment and brick or stone oven
- Understanding of food hygiene
- Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends and evenings