Cook III

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent culture

Employee Assistance

401k match

PTO

Discounted stays

Tuition assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Desert Club Resort in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an experienced cook to prepare and cook food to order per company specifications, assist in developing new menu items, and support costing and labor-tracking efforts to optimize profitability and guest satisfaction.

The role requires ensuring quality and presentation, maintaining sanitation and safety standards, and contributing to the ongoing training of junior team members in a fast-paced kitchen environment to deliver consistent, excellent

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 3–5 years cooking experience required; culinary training/certification preferred.
• Food handler’s card required.

Responsibilities

• Read orders and cook food as instructed; verify quality and quantity.
• Wash, cut, and prepare foods; stock workstations
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards
• Drive menu enhancements and costings; track food and labor costs
• Train junior team members

Skills

Food preparation

Menu costing

Multitasking

Sanitation knowledge

Team training

High-pressure environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary training/certification

3-5 years cooking experience

Job description

Desert Club Resort
Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA

Description

This position will be responsible for completing the daily preparation of food products and cooking items to order as per company specifications. Will be instrumental in new menu creation/rollout, costing of menu items, tracking labor and food costs, and oversight of culinary production. Ensures consistently great food is prepared correctly, presented appropriately, and served quickly in order to enhance the vacation experience of our guests and owners.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Excellent Company Culture


• EAP - Employee Assistance Program


• 401(k) with Company Match


• EAP-Employee Assistance Program


• PTO


• Heavily Discounted Hospitality Stays & the Company Perks Website


• Tuition Assistance


• Growth Opportunities & Stability

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Read food order slips or receive manual verbal instructions as to food required by patrons and prepare and cook food according to instructions and recipes, working on several different orders simultaneously. Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity


• Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking; clean, stock, and restock workstations


• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas; clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils


• Drive creative menu enhancements, to include costing of new items; assist the management team with tracking of food and labor costs


• Training of junior members of the team and other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred


• Three to five years of cooking experience is minimally required, culinary training/certification, and/or equivalent combination of both

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Food Handler’s card required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old


• Ability to follow prescribed procedures and guidelines in accomplishing tasks as described above


• Ability to be self-directed


• General knowledge of kitchen equipment required


• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment


• Ability to multitask and handle a high volume of orders as needed

At Holiday Inn Club Vacations, we believe in strengthening families. And we look for people who exhibit the courage, caring, and creativity to help us become the most loved brand in family travel. We’re committed to growing our people, memberships, resorts, and guest love. That’s why we need individuals who are passionate in life and bring those qualities to work every day. Do you instill confidence, trust, and respect in those around you? Do you encourage success and build relationships? If so, we’re looking for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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