BANQUETS COOK - CB - FULL-TIME - VARIED SHIFT

Mesquite Gaming Employment Center; Mesquite (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite Gaming Employment Center is seeking a staff member for banquet kitchen preparation, handling a variety of cooking tasks to deliver high-quality food for functions. The role supports production, cooking, and timely service with strict adherence to cleanliness and safety standards.

The position requires prior food preparation experience, knowledge of production cooking and ethnic/regional cuisines, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Requires prior experience in food preparation and food service.
• Knowledge of production cooking and ethnic/regional cuisines.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain clean kitchen and food service areas.
• Prepare raw or cooked food items to company standards and ensure timely service of finished products.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met in assigned areas.

Skills

Food prep experience

Production cooking

Ethnic cuisines

English proficiency

Job description

STARTING RATE

$18.00

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT

18 years old

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

S. Nevada Health District Health Card.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for food preparation for all banquet functions including, but not limited to, the proper frying, broiling, sautéing, grilling, baking or boiling, etc. of all food items for service to guests.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience in food preparation and food service is required. Must have knowledge of Production Cooking, Ethnic and Regional Cuisine. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Must be flexible and adaptable. Must be able to move quickly in times of peak business. Must have good eye/hand coordination. Must have a good sense of sight and smell.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Set-up and maintain a clean kitchen and food service areas.
• Responsible for proper and efficient cooking procedures including but not limited to preparing raw or cooked food items(fish, poultry, meat, fruits, vegetables etc.) to company standards and expectations, and timely service of finished product to guests.
• Ensure all Health and Safety standards are met for assigned work areas.

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPECTATIONS

• Strive to deliver world-class products and service for our guests.
• Be cheerful, helpful, and professional when interacting with guests and coworkers.
• Take ownership and have an "It's my job" attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities recurring lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions typical of such places as kitchens, restaurants, bars, coolers, offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, residences and commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with kitchen equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire, health and safety regulations and traffic signals, etc. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. This is a 24 hour/7 day a week work environment with varying shifts including weekends and holidays.