Culinary Cook — Fast-Paced High-Volume Kitchen

Cactus Petes Resort Casino; Jackpot (NV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Cactus Petes Resort Casino in Jackpot, NV is hiring a Cook to support our fast-paced kitchen. You'll prepare a range of items from soups and sauces to entrees and desserts, while upholding safety and quality standards.

We require a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years of cook experience in a high-volume setting, and basic knowledge of food prep, weights, and recipe yields. The role offers competitive pay ($16.20/hour) and a comprehensive Total Rewards package from day one.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 to 2 years prior experience as a cook in a high volume food service operation preferred.
• Culinary Certificate can substitute for years of experience on a year for year basis.
• Previous guest service experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Basic knowledge of weights, measures and recipe yield.
• Reading and math skills necessary to calculate recipe ingredients.
• Must possess the knowledge to use kitchen utensils, tools, and appliances to appropriate specifications.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provides fast, friendly, professional, and responsive customer service to culinary team members and the restaurant service delivery team.
• Prepares food items as required for production including soups, sauces, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, breakfast items and desserts according to established recipe standards.
• Stores and rotates food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards.
• Slices, dices, chops and prepares raw products.
• Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies, sauces and garnishes as required.
• Maintains cleanliness of designated areas as directed in accordance with established Health and Safety standards.
• Maintains par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation, obtaining replacement stock from warehouse inventory in accordance with procedures.
• Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures.
• Adheres to established ticket time production standards.

Skills

Cook experience 1-2 yrs

Guest service experience

Basic food prep knowledge

Math & reading skills

Use kitchen utensils/equipment

18+ years old

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Certificate

Job description

Cactus Petes Resort Casino in Jackpot, NV is hiring a Cook to support our fast-paced kitchen. You'll prepare a range of items from soups and sauces to entrees and desserts, while upholding safety and quality standards.

We require a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years of cook experience in a high-volume setting, and basic knowledge of food prep, weights, and recipe yields. The role offers competitive pay ($16.20/hour) and a comprehensive Total Rewards package from day one.