Cook STEX

Ultipro; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Spiegelworld is seeking a Cook (Steady Extra) for Absinthe at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. You will execute the menu, maintain high standards, and work both independently and with the team to deliver polished dishes.

This is a Steady Extra role with scheduling based on team needs and union-rate compensation of about $28/hour. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in a fast-paced kitchen, strong knife skills, and a commitment to quality service.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in a high-volume kitchen or culinary school environment.
• Basic cooking techniques and knife skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Must be at least 21 years old and US work authorized.

Responsibilities

• Set up a work station according to kitchen guidelines.
• Prepare, season, finish, and garnish items per recipes.
• Read tickets and prepare items with 100% accuracy.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment per SNHD guidelines.
• Stock stations for the next shift and assist in training new employees.

Skills

English communication

Knife skills

Teamwork

Stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Spiegelworld creates genre-defying live entertainment destinations, combining smash-hit shows with one-of-a-kind cocktail and dining experiences, powered by the world’s most talented artists and artisans and devoured by savvy, seen-it-all adult audiences.

Founded in 2006, Spiegelworld is a community of 700+ organizers, agitators, dreamers, doers, insiders, outsiders and iconoclasts of every flavor, on a mission to make the world a more art-filled, inspired and playful place, one unforgettable memory at a time.

About the Role

Spiegelworld is looking for a Cook (Steady Extra) to join our team at Absinthe at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The Cook is responsible for executing the specific menu to create a dining experience that guests will savor long after they have taken the last bite. The ideal candidate will have a high attention to detail and personal standards and ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ultimately, you will ensure we provide excellent guest service by preparing polished yet unpretentious dishes and delivering them consistently. This position reports to the Food & Beverage Managers. This is a Steady Extra position and the schedule will be based on the team's needs. The pay for this role is $28.0989/hour per the union rates.

What You’ll Do

• Set up a work station according to kitchen guidelines
• Prepare, seasons, finishes, and garnishes designated recipes/menu items as assigned in accordance with established recipes and guidelines
• Actively engage in our antiracist commitment and internal practices by participating in offered learnings, engaging in conversations around Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, and helping us maintain a safe and welcoming workspace.
• Create a work environment which promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction.
• Read tickets and prepare food items accordingly with 100% accuracy
• Maintain quality standards set forth by management and report any inconsistencies as necessary
• Inspect all refrigeration and dry storage for proper temperature, handling, and rotation of products
• Wrap, label, and date all food products in accordance with SNHD standards
• Work cleanly and maintain a clean and sanitary work environment in accordance with SNHD guidelines
• Accurately handling food items to minimize waste and maintain health code
• Maintain a true understanding of the food regulations with the ability to recite upon request
• Stock stations for the next shift
• Operate kitchen equipment in a safe and sanitary manner with complete understanding of how the equipment works
• Work a station independently and efficiently with little or no assistance during regular business volumes
• Take part in pre-service duties and applicable closing duties
• Demonstrating a passion for details and a willingness to learn
• Upholding service preparation and culinary standards to ensure a memorable guest experience
• Prepare special requests as necessary to ensure guest satisfaction
• Assist in the training of new employees as requested
• Other duties as assigned by your manager

All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and Spiegelworld policies, practices, and procedures.

What You Bring

Required:

• Requires 1-2 years of experience, preferably in a high-volume professional kitchen or culinary school environment
• Basic understanding of cooking techniques and proper knife skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate in English
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain and maintain full knowledge and understanding of company and department rules and regulations, policies, procedures daily memorandums, chemical labels (MSDS) and other instructions.
• Ability to comply with Policies and Procedures, job description,
• Must be flexible enough to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
• Possess a commitment to quality service
• Must have valid work authorization of the US
• Successful background check clearance prior to hire
• At least 21 years of age

Preferred:

• At least two years of prep or line cook experience in a similar professional kitchen environment
• Completed formal culinary training or apprenticeship
• Previous experience working in an energetic, hospitality driven restaurant

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a high volume professional foodservice and theater environment.
• Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination and air quality. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Prolonged standing and mobility.
• Bending and reaching
• Transporting, pushing, pulling, and maneuvering items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Able to walk long distances
• Strong eye/hand coordination.

What We Offer

Union provided benefits based on union contract. What’s more, Spiegelworld offers employee discounts on goods and services that will help our employees live a better and healthier life.

IDEA

All Spiegelworld employees participate in deepening the organization’s commitment to becoming an inclusive and accessible organization by participation in IDEA. Standing for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility, the Spiegelworld IDEA program is an internal culture program that serves as the foundation of our lifelong commitment to antiracism within our company and the greater entertainment and hospitality circles we participate in.

Each employee is responsible for conducting their work in an equitable manner and our staff works together to continue to learn about anti-racism, practice harm prevention, and support the greater communities we work in.

Please visit our website to learn more about our Statement of Inclusivity and Commitment to Anti Racism.

Hiring Journey

Community and collaboration are integral to the work we do and worlds we create at Spiegelworld. When filling new positions in our organization we feel it is so important to make sure the fit, for both you and us, is just right. While our goal is always to fill positions in a timely manner, we prioritize taking the time to truly get to know prospective candidates. The hiring timeline varies from role to role but can take anywhere from 2 weeks to several months.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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