Cook - On Call

Dreamscape Flamingo Road Management LLC; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreamscape Flamingo Road Management LLC is looking for a Cook to join their kitchen team. The Cook will prepare various food items, ensuring high standards of quality and hygiene.

The ideal candidate should have at least one year of cooking experience in the hospitality industry, a high school diploma, and effective communication skills. The role involves operating kitchen equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to safety regulations. A neat appearance and good hygiene are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Minimum one year experience as a cook.
• 1 year cook in hospitality industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sauté, broil, fry, baked and grilled food items.
• Operate grill, fryer, broiler, oven, and French top.
• Maintain a sanitary and organized work area.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication in English

Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods

Neat appearance with good personal hygiene

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Cook is responsible for preparing recipes and food items in accordance with the Executive Chef’s requirements. All duties are to be performed in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

• Prepare, sauté, broil, fry, baked and grilled food items in accordance with kitchen needs.
• Operate grill, fryer, broiler, oven, and French top in accordance with kitchen needs.
• Perform preliminary preparation work in a timely manner.
• Ensure ingredient supply levels are accurate.
• Move items from shelves to carts and transport them to assigned stations for restocking purposes.
• Maintain the required amount of food items in their assigned station from support areas throughout the property.
• Maintain a sanitary and organized work area.
• Understand and maintain proper safety and health codes and regulations.
• Ensure all areas assigned are clean and free of debris.
• Demonstrate proper care, storage, use, and cleaning of all tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate competent product knowledge by correctly storing and handling all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value and integrity.
• Prepare food products according to standard recipes and specifications and demonstrate positive responses to training by chefs.
• Effectively communicate with other team members, including service and kitchen maintenance personnel.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Minimum one year experience as a cook.
• Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Neat appearance with good personal hygiene.

PREFERRED

• 1 year cook in hospitality industry.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work under time constraints and within established deadlines. Must regularly lift and/move up 70-100 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment and exposed to various environmental factors such as but not limited to noise, dust, and smoke.

EEO STATEMENT

Rio Las Vegas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Rio Las Vegas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.