Cook

WESTCARE NEVADA INC; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 23,336 - 24,851; Full time

Job summary

WESTCARE NEVADA INC is looking for a full-time position responsible for the daily operation of a commercial kitchen in Las Vegas, NV. The role requires preparing meals according to approved recipes, maintaining cleanliness and adhering to health regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, a current Food Handlers Health Card, and serve-safe certification, ensuring kitchen operations comply with HACCP policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Food Handlers Health Card.
• Experience in commercial kitchen operations is required.
• Serve-Safe certification must be obtained within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to approved menus and recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas.
• Perform weekly inventory and place orders for food supplies.

Skills

Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation

Knowledge of HACCP policies and regulations

Experience in commercial kitchen operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food Handlers Health Card

Serve-Safe certification

Valid Driver's license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Las Vegas - 5659 Duncan Drive - Las Vegas, NV 89130

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $16.94 - $18.04 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Position Summary

Person in this position is responsible for the daily operation of a commercial kitchen which prepares, serves and cleans up for 3 daily meals, between meal snacks and special events at one of WestCare Nevada's residential facilities. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare all meals in accordance with approved menus, recipes and production sheets.
• Ensure that meals are served on time, as scheduled.
• Record keeping - ensure that documentation is properly maintained everyday including but not limited to food production sheets, food storage and serving temperatures, sanitizer levels, special diet orders, meal counts.
• Policies and Regulations - thorough knowledge of all WestCare food service HACCP policies and procedures as well as licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, serving areas and dining areas in accordance with HACCP policies and State Health Department requirements.
• Insure adequate food supply by performing weekly inventory and placing orders for food and commodities.
• Receive, properly label and promptly store all supply deliveries.
• Assure that equipment is in good operating condition. Create online maintenance work orders for repair or maintenance needs promptly.
• Be constantly aware of fire and safety hazards and correct problems promptly.
• Insure that all opened food items are properly labeled and stored in accordance with HACCP requirements.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Certifications/Licenses

• Possess a current Food Handlers Health Card.
• Must have valid Driver's license.
• Must be Serve‑Safe certified or obtain certification within first 90 days.
• Ability to pass first level and NABS background clearance.

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience and Competencies

Experience in commercial kitchen operations.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a commercial kitchen setting.
• Working schedule and site location may vary.
• Overtime may be required to insure proper coverage of all operational hours of all kitchen sites.