Cook

The-Culinary-Academy-of-Las-Vegas-; North Las Vegas (NV); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pension plan

Zusammenfassung

The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas (CALV) on-call Cook position is based at the CALV Campus in North Las Vegas, NV. The role involves preparing diverse items, following recipes, maintaining sanitation standards, and coordinating with the Executive Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of cooking experience with solid knowledge of kitchen equipment.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required; equivalent combinations may be considered.
• Minimum of two (2) years of cooking experience and strong knowledge of essential kitchen equipment.
• Experience and Education substitutions: None.

Aufgaben

• Prepare hot and cold items and demonstrate cooking techniques.
• Follow recipes and menus accurately.
• Rotate inventory using first-in, first-out.Follow sanitation and health regulations per CALV requirements.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef on production lists and schedules.
• Maintain logs for temperature and tasting checks.
• Inform Chef of shortages or excess items for daily specials or prep.

Kenntnisse

Reliable transportation

Food handling

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

2+ years cooking experience

Jobbeschreibung

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Cook

On Call CALV Campus, North Las Vegas, NV, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1115

The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas (CALV) is the country’s leading nonprofit culinary and hospitality training institute. CALV’s mission is to train people for successful hospitality careers in Las Vegas. CALV’s vision is to reduce poverty and eliminate unemployment by providing employability and vocational skills to youth, adults, and displaced workers.

The on-call Cook's primary responsibilityis to prepare food items based on recipes for the kitchen's needs. The on-call Cook will develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others over time. The Cook will develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish his/her work. The cook will also analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution for problem-solving.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare both hot and cold items and demonstrate a variety of cooking techniques
• Must be able to follow recipes and menus
• Ensure all products are rotated on a first-in, first-out philosophy
• Ensure superior food quality and act to correct any irregularities
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment
• Maintain and strictly abide by State sanitation/health regulations and CALV requirements
• Meet with the Executive Chef to review production lists, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance
• Prepare food products as assigned
• Inform the Executive Chef of any shortages before the item runs out
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Executive Chef to ensure optimum service to all programs
• Inform the Executive Chef or designee of any excess items that can be used in daily specials or elsewhere
• Maintain temperature and tasting logs
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by the Health Department and CALV requirements
• Assist Stewards to ensure clean-up is a more efficient process
• Breakdown workstation(s) and complete closing duties; return all food items to proper storage areas
• Other related duties as necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent (required) OR equivalent combination of formal education and appropriate related experience may be considered. Reliable transportation. Minimum of two (2) years of cooking experience and excellent knowledge of essential kitchen equipment.

Experience and Education Substitutions:

• None

Licensing and Certification:

• Valid driver's license
• SNHD Food Handlers Card

Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

We’re committed to supporting our employees both at work and beyond.

• Full-time team members enjoy generous PTO and holiday pay, company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a fully funded pension plan to help you plan confidently for the future.
• On-call employees may also qualify for select benefits based on employment status and hours worked.