Cook

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Sparks, Nevada is looking for a Cook responsible for preparing high-quality food for the Western Village restaurants. This role requires collaboration with the Restaurant Chef and maintaining proper inventory control.

The ideal candidate should have a strong culinary background, experience in a high-volume kitchen, and an understanding of various cuisines. Attention to detail and adherence to sanitation practices are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Two or more years of experience in a high-volume restaurant or casino outlet.
• Familiarity with various cuisines including Wok cookery and Continental cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality and consistent food products.
• Communicate effectively with restaurant chefs and cooks.
• Maintain inventory control and quality of goods.
• Follow all sanitation procedures and maintain professionalism.

Skills

High quality food preparation

Communication skills

Inventory control

Sanitation procedures

Creative menu implementation

Education

High school graduate or G.E.D.

Culinary apprenticeship or culinary school graduate

Job description

The Cook is responsible for the daily preparation and food production of the Western Village restaurants.

Duties

• To prepare high quality and consistent food products.
• To continually emphasize day-to-day communication skills and commitment to excellent cuisine.
• Work in close conjunction with Restaurant Chef and Master Cooks on all items pertaining to the outlet, maintaining proper par stocks, inventory control and quality of purchased goods.
• Maintain the highest levels of professionalism, including the proper dress code.
• Report any damaged or broken equipment to management as quickly as possible.
• Report any unsafe conditions to management.
• Assist in implementing creative menus.
• Follow all sanitation procedures.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D. or culinary apprenticeship or culinary school graduate, preferred.
• Two or more years in hotel restaurant/casino outlet or individual restaurant, pertaining to the specialized high-volume areas.
• Must be familiar with all aspects of the cuisine for the restaurant (Wok cookery, Continental cuisine, etc.)
• Culinary background must have an emphasis on high volume, quality cuisine and sanitation skills.