Lead Steward / Dishwasher (Caesars New Orleans)

Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel is a destination property in the heart of the city, we are continually striving to attract the best talent to deliver extraordinary experiences for our guests. Are you ready to join a team that embraces a family culture, blazes the trail, and commits to delivering Family-Style Service at every turn? We want you to become an integral part of our vision to create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire, and connect you. Become a part of our winning team and bring your fun spirit along with you!

BENEFITS: Caesars New Orleans is proud to offer our team members a professional, fun, and welcoming atmosphere. Our team members also enjoy exclusive benefits, such as:

• 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

JOB SUMMARY: The Lead Dishwasher/Steward assists the Executive Chef and Supervisors in the performance of stewarding duties and assumes full responsibly in their absence. Aids in the scheduling and assigning of stewards ensuring there is proper coverage on each shift. Ensures the highest levels of cleanliness are maintained in each food service outlet and in the back of the house, at the beginning, during and at the end of the shift.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures stewarding staff prepares tableware for washing through hands on training, i.e. scrapes plates, pre-soaks silverware, places all items to be washed in their proper racks, washes dishes, stacks and stores china in the appropriate kitchen areas.
• Trains staff on proper dish machine functions, i.e. set up, break down, cleaning techniques, detergent levels and ensures proper temperatures are being maintained.
• Ensures all soiled pots are collected washed and restacked on shelves, soaked and cleaned as needed.
• Responsible for all removal of garbage and refuse, properly get containers cleaned and sanitized. Mops and sweeps floors.
• Sanitizes all cooking equipment.
• Ensures all safety procedures are being followed.
• Acts as a role model to other employees.
• Always presenting oneself as a credit to Caesars, encouraging others to do the same. Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies. Maintain all stewarding equipment and tools.
• Cleaned and in good working condition.
• Daily assignment of workstations, cleaning assignments, special projects and lunch breaks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Self-starter having speed and accuracy in order to maintain efficiency.
• Open minded to change and innovative on how to do things better.
• Enthusiastic and Pro-Active with regards to the department job(s) and responsibilities.
• Must be able to direct staff by effectively communicating responsibilities and assignments.
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.
• Always present a well-groomed appearance.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the kitchen and food service areas.
• Must be able to tolerate areas with temperatures in excess of 115 degrees near dish machine. Must be able to operate the dish machine. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to push carts, pull, bend, stoop and stack racks of dishes and silverware.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.

GAMING PERMIT: N/A

The above is a minimal description of duties and responsibilities. Other work requirements may be necessary and assigned as the business needs evolve or change. Caesars New Orleans reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary.

Caesars New Orleans is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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About us

Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel earned recognition as a City Business “Best Places to Work” honoree and was named “#1 Large Employer” in the New Orleans area by the “Times-Picayune” Top Workplaces program. A destination property in the heart of the city, we are continually striving to attract the best talent to provide exceptional experiences for our guests.

Caesars New Orleans Casino is a Caesars Entertainment company. Our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world’s most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah’s®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”. If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.

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 pre-employment 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.

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