Banquet Cook - On Call

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas is seeking a Banquet Cook to execute recipes and manage a station with a focus on quality and timeliness. You will prep, plate, and coordinate with the kitchen team to support high-volume events.

The role requires knife skills, knowledge of safety and sanitation, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends. A high school diploma and a health card are needed to join our culinary team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of weights, measures and various cooking techniques.
• Knife skills and standard kitchen equipment know-how.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Must obtain Southern Nevada Health District Health Card.
• One year of experience as a cook in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with management and co-workers regarding kitchen operations.
• Prepares all menu items and follows recipes precisely, including mise en place.
• Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.
• Transports supplies from storeroom and stocks designated areas.
• Starts prep work for the day’s menu and ensures requisitions are properly processed.
• Assist Master Cook, Pantry and Kitchen staff during service.
• Maintain knowledge of base sauces, stocks and soups.
• Work as a team to meet guest and team member needs and inquiries.
• Complete opening duties and set up workstation with tools and supplies.
• Continue prep after meal period for next service and use equipment safely.

Skills

Knife skills

Food preparation

Sanitation & safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cryovac machine

Job description

Reporting to the Assistant Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef, it is the responsibility of the Banquet Cook to execute recipes, perform general production, and operate a specific station with others or individually, while ensuring preparation and service is of the highest possible quality in a timely manner.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with management and co-workers with regards to the operations of the kitchen.
• Prepares all menu items and follows recipes precisely, including conversion capabilities, and understands mise en place.
• Monitors and maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.
• Transports supplies from the storeroom and stocks in designated areas.
• Starts prep work on items needed for the particular menu of the day.
• Ensures all requisitions are processed properly and placed in the designated area.
• Assist Master Cook, Pantry and Kitchen workers in execution of service.
• Maintain solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups.
• Work as a team, assist all guest and team member needs and inquiries
• Completes opening duties such as setting up workstation with required place, tools, equipment and supplies; inspecting the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies; checking production schedule and pars; establishing priority items for the day; and informing the Assistant Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef or other co-workers of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day’s tasks.
• Continues prep work after the meal period for the next meal service.
• Identifies and safely uses all kitchen equipment.
• Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.
• The Cook performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department and assumes other responsibilities, duties, tasks, and assignments that contribute to the mitigation or response to any public health emergency.
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of weights, measures and various cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of knives and knife skills, standard kitchen equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to toasters, refrigerators, coolers, slicers, beverage machines, Cryovac machine and smallware’s.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Must obtain a Southern Nevada Health District Health Card.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience as a Cook in a fast paced, high-volume restaurant
• Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays Equivalent combination of education and progressive, relevant, and direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational/experience requirements indicated above.
• Demonstrated experience developing department goals and action plans in accordance with property and overall company goals.

Physical Demands

• Work is performed in a fast pace setting.
• Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination, and air quality.
• May be exposed to smoke.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Constant contact with executives, department management, employees, and guests.
• Prolonged sitting or standing and mobility.
• Balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions Lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Eye/hand coordination.
• Use of standard office equipment.
• Ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.
• May be required to work evening, weekends, and holiday shifts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Palms Casino Resort provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Palms Casino Resort, its affiliates and subsidiaries will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.

We are committed to creating a work environment where the growth and well-being of our team members is the top priority. Join our team today!