Lead Cook - Gordan Ramsay's Hells Kitchen

South Lake Tahoe, NV, United States and 1 more (On-site)

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: “We create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence.”
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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.

Performs all functions of a Cook I and Cook II.

Maintains adequate supply of menu items.

Maintains assigned facility in a sanitary condition and equipment in operational condition.

Inspects assigned areas and coordinates cleaning activities with the Kitchen Steward.

Regularly inspects food in steam tables to insure freshness.

Protects company assets against stealing, breakage and waste.

Provides leadership and training to lower level cooks.

Continues to update cooking knowledge through books, magazines and discussions with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.

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 completion of accredited culinary school

Ability to understand and respond to written order, recipes and directs in English

Ability to work flexible time periods as required of a cook in a resort environment as well as be flexible enough 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.

Also, non-public contact positions may be required to enter public areas from time to time, in connection with their duties, and may be subject to the same environment.

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