Cook - Scarpetta - The Cosmopolitan

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Employee meals

Free parking

Health benefits

Development programs

Volunteer opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Las Vegas restaurant Scarpetta is hiring a Cook with strong culinary fundamentals and a passion for Italian cuisine. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a professional kitchen and pasta making experience is a plus.

You will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, applying from-scratch techniques and classic sauces, stocks, and soups. Starting rate is $23.6747/hr, with benefits including wellness programs, employee dining, free parking, health protection, and development opportunities at

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior relevant experience as a Cook in a professional kitchen.
• Pasta-making experience is a plus, including fresh pasta preparation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment.
• Available to work an on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain solid knowledge of food products and culinary techniques
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service
• Label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
• Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation
• Assist kitchen leadership and staff in execution of service
• Maintain solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups
• Work as a team, assist all guests needs and inquiries

Skills

Culinary fundamentals

Italian cuisine

Fresh pasta

From-scratch cooking

Team player

Job description

Las Vegas, Nevada

THE JOB:

At Scarpetta, we celebrate bold flavors, seasonal ingredients, and the joy of savoring every bite. We're seeking a passionate Cook with strong culinary fundamentals, an appreciation for Italian cuisine, and experience with from-scratch cooking, including fresh pasta.

In this role, you'll skillfully apply culinary techniques, deliver exceptional quality and genuine hospitality, and create memorable WOW dining experiences that guests will remember long after their visit.

THE STARTING RATE:

$23.6747/hr

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Maintain solid knowledge of food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service
• Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
• Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation
• Assist kitchen leadership and staff in execution of service
• Maintain solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups
• Work as a team, assist all guests needs and inquiries

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 2+ years of prior relevant experience as a Cook in a professional kitchen preferred
• Pasta-making experience is a plus, including fresh pasta preparation
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment
• Must be available to work an on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays, based on business needs

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking on and off shift
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at [e-mail]

We know the importance of respecting each other’s differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world.

MGM Resorts International develops, builds and operates unique destination resorts designed to provide a total resort experience, including first-class accommodations and dining, world-class entertainment, state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities, and high-quality retail and gaming experiences. We know the importance of respecting each other’s differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world.

MGM Resorts International believes in providing opportunity for every employee to grow, develop and succeed in a work environment where you can be your best. We encourage you to explore our job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at [e-mail].

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