Banquet Cook: High-Volume Event Prep & Sauces

SMGHA Nevada, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV seeks a qualified Cook to join our kitchen team. The role emphasizes accurate recipe execution, mise en place, and teamwork to support high-volume service.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, handling prep work for each meal, and assisting senior kitchen staff. Requires a post-secondary standard and the ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of weights, measures and cooking techniques.
• Knives and knife skills, standard kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Must obtain a Southern Nevada Health District Health Card.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience as a Cook in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Demonstrated experience developing department goals and action plans.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with management and co-workers regarding kitchen operations.
• Prepares all menu items, follows recipes precisely, including mise en place.
• Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of work areas.
• Transports supplies from the storeroom and stocks designated areas.
• Starts prep work for the day’s meals.
• Assists Master Cook, Pantry and Kitchen workers in service execution.
• Maintains knowledge of base sauces, stocks and soups.
• Works as a team to assist guests and staff.
• Completes opening duties and inspects tools and equipment.
• Identifies equipment and ensures proper labeling and dating of products.
• Performs other duties to support department operations and health emergency response.
• Consistent attendance is an essential function.

Skills

Weights & measures knowledge

Knife skills

Health & safety knowledge

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work varied shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cryovac machine

Slicers

Refrigerators

Beverage machines

Smallware equipment

Job description

Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV seeks a qualified Cook to join our kitchen team. The role emphasizes accurate recipe execution, mise en place, and teamwork to support high-volume service.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, handling prep work for each meal, and assisting senior kitchen staff. Requires a post-secondary standard and the ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.