Cook - Fine Dining

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Reno is seeking a Cook responsible for preparing high-quality food for our fine dining restaurants. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, focusing on high-volume food preparation and sanitation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with at least two years of experience in a restaurant setting. Strong communication skills and creativity in menu planning are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Familiarity with diverse cuisine including Wok and Continental.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for fine dining.
• Collaborate with chefs on inventory and quality control.
• Maintain professionalism in appearance and conduct.
• Implement creative menu items and sanitation procedures.

Skills

High quality food preparation

Sanitation procedures

Communication skills

Menu creativity

Education

High school graduate or G.E.D.

Culinary apprenticeship or culinary school

Job description

The Cook is responsible for the daily preparation and food production of the Peppermill fine dining restaurants.

Duties

• Prepare high quality and consistent food products.
• Continuously 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 area.
• 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.