Cook I - Casual Dining

Wynn Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynn Las Vegas is seeking a Cook who will work on all stations within the kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, conducting inventories, and ensuring quality and sanitation standards are met. Candidates should have 3 years of culinary experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Join a diverse workforce dedicated to inclusivity at Wynn Las Vegas. A valid health card is required for this role, and culinary training is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years culinary experience in a high volume, luxury environment.
• Ability to communicate in English and complete basic math calculations.
• Must have valid health card.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finish foods on all stations within the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas according to Health Department standards.
• Assist the Chef de Partie and Chef as needed.

Skills

English communication

Knife skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Culinary training degree

Job description

The Cook works on all stations within the kitchen, conducting product inventories and ensuring the preparation and quality to outlet standards. This position is responsible for food preparation and maintaining quality standards, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas, and operation of kitchen equipment in accordance with state and local health and food safety regulations.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for preparing and finishing foods on all stations with the kitchen
• Meet quality standards, as well as maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the work areas and equipment in accordance with Health Department standards.
• Assist the Chef de Partie and Chef as needed in execution of production.
• Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Apply adept knife skills required for preparation.
• Must be able to breakdown work station and complete closing duties which include but not limited to returning all food items to the proper storage areas, rotate all returned product, wrap, cover, label and date all items being put away, straighten up and organize all storage areas, clean up and wipe down food prep area, reach-in and walk ins.
• Maintain accurate inventories while informing management of restocking needs to prevent product shortages.
• Notifies chef on duty prior to end of shift if unable to complete assigned task(s) within allotted time.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be able to communicate in English, read and follow recipes, and complete basic mathematical calculations. Second language is a plus.
• 3 years culinary experience in a similar role; preferably in a high volume, luxury hotel/restaurant, scratch-cooking environment.
• Candidate must exhibit extensive sanitation and culinary knowledge and accurate knife skills.
• Requires the ability to work in an organized fashion and within a team environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure, be a logical thinker, remains calm and resolve problems using good judgement.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and follow through in order to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required for this position at all times.
• Culinary training degree is preferred, but not required.
• Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Requires valid health card.

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.