Cook, Famous Foods

Resort World Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resort in Las Vegas seeks a Non-Union Cook to support multiple kitchen stations and ensure high-quality food preparation. The role demands effective communication, culinary skills, and adherence to health standards. Interested candidates should have at least one year of experience in a full-service restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of cooking experience in full-service restaurants.
• Polished appearance and demeanor required.
• Ability to work varying shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipes and guests' requests.
• Assist multiple stations with food prep, cooking, and plating.
• Ensure sanitation procedures and organization of work areas.

Skills

Knife skills

Communication in English

Customer service

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Summary Statement:

The Non-Union Cook at Famous Foods will be responsible for supporting the outlet kitchen chefs and assisting with supporting kitchen staff. This role will work on multiple stations within the kitchen and ensure the preparation and quality of food are to outlet standards.

PrimaryJob Duties:– Includes but is not limited to:

• Preparation of food according to restaurant recipes and/or guests’ request(s).
• Assist multiple stations with food prep, cooking and plating (e.g. broiler, sauté, fryer, garde manger, etc.…), when needed.
• Maintain the highest level of food presentation and quality.
• Ensure sanitation procedures and organization of work area(s).
• Adhere to all health code regulations and standards.
• Maintain food and supply inventory and notify management of restocking requirements.
• Attend and participate in daily briefings or pre-shifts.
• Obtain and maintain position-specific licensing.
• Ensure all Resorts World core values and property and department standards are implemented and applied.
• Use personal device/cellular phone for job related operational tasks, job duties, review of company documents, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Qualifications: Includes but is not limited to:

• Ability to translate recipes into dishes.
• Compatible knife skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Polished appearance and demeanor.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to obtain & maintain full knowledge and understanding of company and department rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in International and American cooking.
• At least 18 years of age.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• At least one year of cooking experience in a full-service restaurants or similar environment.

Preferred:

• Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field or training.
• Previous experience in a large, luxury resort setting.

Certificates, Licenses, Regulations:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Position required licenses:
  • Food handler Card

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• How is work typically performed? Typical restaurant kitchen environment.
• Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination and air quality.
• Prolonged sitting/standing.
• Bending and reaching.
• Transporting, pushing, pulling, lifting and maneuvering items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Eye/hand coordination.
• Ability to comply with Policies and Procedures, Job Description, daily memorandums, chemical labels (SDS) and other instructions.