Line Cook - Front Yard

Ellis Island Casino; Comas; On-site; PEN 101,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life Insurance

Vision

Short-term Disability

Combo plan

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Ellis Island Casino is seeking a Line Cook for in-person work in Las Vegas. The role involves preparing diverse menu items under the direction of the Sous Chef and Kitchen Manager, maintaining kitchen efficiency and high standards of cleanliness. You will collaborate with servers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of orders.

The position emphasizes food safety, fast-paced service, and daily temperature checks, with a focus on teamwork and reliability in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knife skills required.
• Ability to interact with fellow team members in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation practices.
• Comprehension of the English language both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations.
• Preparing food including cleaning, cutting ingredients, cooking appetizers, snacks, main dishes, and desserts.
• Plating prepared foods based on guidance from the Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• Working with servers to ensure timely orders according to guest requests.
• Washing and cleaning the kitchen and utensils, and storing equipment after shifts.
• Ensuring kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards.
• Daily recording of fridge and line temperatures.
• Daily cleaning of kitchen equipment (refrigerators, flat tops, fryers).
• Cross-functional training in Prep Cooking; cover responsibilities as needed.
• Put away food orders as they arrive.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Food safety

English proficiency

Job description

Description

Line Cook - Front Yard

Category: Food and Beverage

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: General Manager, Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager, and Bar Manager

Job Description

The Line Cook position is responsible for preparing food using recipes and menu items created by the Sous Chef and Kitchen Manager. The Line Cook helps keep the kitchen running efficiently and smoothly.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Basic Life Insurance (included with the dental plan)
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Combo plan covering accidents, hospitalizations, and critical illnesses
• Paid time off
• Eligibility to participate in a 401(k)-retirement plan (after 6 months of successful employment)

Location

In-person in Las Vegas, NV, 89109: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations.
• Preparing food including cleaning, cutting the ingredients, cooking appetizers, snacks, main dishes, and desserts.
• Plating prepared foods based on the Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager's guidance.
• Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed in a timely manner according to the guest's requests.
• Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils, and storing equipment used at the end of all shifts.
• Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food and safety standards.
• Daily recording of fridge temperatures and line temperatures.
• Daily cleaning of kitchen equipment such as refrigerators, flat tops, and oil fryers. This includes cleaning under, behind, and the inside and outside of all equipment.
• Cross-functional training in Prep Cooking, and the ability to assume those responsibilities as necessary based on the needs of the business.
• Put away food orders as they arrive as needed.

Skills / Experience

• Requires basic knife skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively interact with fellow team members in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation practices.
• Comprehension of the English language both written and oral.

Physical Requirements

• Work outdoors less than 25% of the time.
• Must possess the ability to lift, bend, and kneel.
• Must be able to stand and walk swiftly for long periods of time while carrying large service trays.
• Ability to work in environments that can be smoky, noisy, hot, cold, or humid.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance and lift 50 pounds with assistance.

Core Values

• Service - Personalized, warm, and consistently exceptional customer service.
• Value - Committed to deliver quality products for great prices.
• Growth - Promote personal development and growth for all team members.
• Family - Create a family-like environment by staying close to our guests and our team members.
• Passion - Work with passion and enthusiasm every day.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions required for this position. Duties and/or responsibilities may be subject to revision to meet business needs.

Position Requirements

About the Organization Ellis Island Casino, Hotel & Brewery, our 16 Village Pub locations, Mt Charleston Lodge, and our sister companies, Marker Trax and KOIN, are committed to providing the best goods and services to our guests and clients.

Our casino and food and beverage locations are home to some of Las Vegas's most recognized food, beverages, hospitality, and entertainment! Not only do we serve the highest quality food, but we've been voted the #1 Best Microbrewery of Las Vegas and have the #1 Best Karaoke of Las Vegas.

Marker Trax is a patented casino advance line system that provides technology solutions to casinos to make the gaming experience more convenient and accessible to players.

KOIN offers a full-service financial wallet and integrated payment solution, and aims to provide a convenient, secure and flexible payment solution for both consumers and businesses.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.