Cook II - Tavern Part Time

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

A prominent entertainment company in Las Vegas is seeking a Cook to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in Asian, Italian, or casual cooking, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and provide excellent service to both guests and staff. Responsibilities include setting up cooking stations and assisting other cooks. A Clark County Health Card is required for this role.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in Asian, Italian, or casual cooking in a specialty restaurant preferred.
• Must have a Clark County Health Card.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down various cooking stations.
• Assist other cooks with grilling and cooking tasks.
• Observe and learn all kitchen tasks.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work area.
• Provide courteous and friendly service.

Skills

Ability to present self professionally

Skill in establishing relationships

Ability to comprehend recipes

Ability to perform basic math

Ability to read and write in English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college level courses

Job description

Introduction

Overview

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting up and breaking down various cooking stations and the filling of supply requisitions for stocking them.
• Assist other cooks by performing duties such as grilling, cooking in wok, sautee, stirring soups, watching roasts for temperature and time assignments, watching broiled items to prevent charring and preparing chopped vegetables for the sauce cook’s food preparation.
• Observe, learn, understand, and eventually perform all tasks carried out in the kitchen by other cooks.
• Responsible for working in all the various phases of the kitchen operation and gathering enough exposure to the different functions in order to understand the entire kitchen operation.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work area.
• In a courteous manner, assist and welcome all team members with a good morning or good afternoon.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor with all team members and staff.
• Must provide courteous and friendly service to all staff.
• Performs related work as requested.

The above statements represent a general outline of principal job functions and should not be construed as a complete description of all aspects and requirements inherent in this job.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE: 1 year experience in Asian, Italian or casual cooking in a specialty restaurant preferred.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED and some college level courses.

SKILLS: Ability to present self in a professional, pleasant, confident and well-groomed manner. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with guests and staff. Ability to comprehend recipes and menus. Ability to perform basic math. Full knowledge and understanding of company and department rules, policies and procedures. Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in English.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: Clark County Health Card.