Pizza Maker, PizzaCake (Caesars New Orleans)

Pizza Maker are responsible for preparing pizza dough, slicing and chopping toppings like vegetables and meats, and executing customers’ orders considering special requests.

• 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 Harrah’s and encourages others to do the same. Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies.
• 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.

• 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

Additional Requirements:

• Loud, fast paced environment, multiple tasks to be handled under time constraint.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours.
• Normal vision and hearing range
• Eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to distinguish letters, symbols, and colors.
• Must be able to handle a heavy business volume in a timely manner.
• Must be neat and clean in appearance and physically fit to perform the duties required
• Ability to move throughout the outlet (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.

Gaming Permit: N/A