Fast-Paced Kitchen Cook - Team-Driven Quality

LV Petroleum; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

LV Petroleum is hiring for a kitchen role in Las Vegas to handle food preparation and cooking for our fast-paced operation. You will prepare items like cheesesteaks, fries, and chicken, following Charley’s recipes and standards, and operate grills, fryers, ovens, and slicers safely.

Join a team-focused environment that emphasizes food safety, efficiency, and high-quality presentation while maintaining excellent communication with front-of-house staff to ensure fast, accurate service.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or food preparation experience in a fast-paced environment preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions precisely.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent quality.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and during peak business hours.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with a team.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a high-energy environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items, including cheesesteaks, fries, chicken, and other menu items, according to Charley’s recipes and standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment, such as grills, fryers, ovens, and slicers, safely and efficiently.
• Follow proper cooking techniques and times to ensure food is prepared correctly.
• Maintain high-quality food presentation by assembling orders as per customer specifications.
• Adhere to food safety standards, ensuring all ingredients are stored properly and food is cooked to the correct temperature.
• Regularly clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and workstations to maintain a safe and clean cooking environment.
• Follow company guidelines for handling food allergens, ensuring the proper separation and cooking of allergen-free meals.
• Ensure orders are prepared accurately and within the required time to meet customer expectations.
• Work with team members to coordinate cooking and assembly of orders, especially during busy periods, to ensure fast service.
• Maintain a clean and organized cooking station for efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels of food and supplies and communicate with management when stocks need to be replenished.
• Assist in receiving and storing deliveries to ensure ingredients are fresh and properly stored.
• Help prep ingredients as needed, including chopping vegetables and slicing meats.
• Work closely with other kitchen staff, including dishwashers, prep cooks, and kitchen leads, to ensure orders are prepared on time.
• Communicate with front-of-house staff to ensure a smooth flow of orders and that customer needs are met.
• Support the team in maintaining a positive, fast-paced, and team-oriented work environment.
• Ensure all food is prepared to the highest standards of taste, quality, and consistency.
• Adjust cooking times and techniques as necessary based on customer orders or busy periods.
• Regularly check the quality of ingredients to ensure only the freshest ingredients are used.

Skills

Cooking skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Food safety certification (ServSafe)

Tools

Grill equipment

Ovens

Slicers

Job description

LV Petroleum is hiring for a kitchen role in Las Vegas to handle food preparation and cooking for our fast-paced operation. You will prepare items like cheesesteaks, fries, and chicken, following Charley’s recipes and standards, and operate grills, fryers, ovens, and slicers safely.

Join a team-focused environment that emphasizes food safety, efficiency, and high-quality presentation while maintaining excellent communication with front-of-house staff to ensure fast, accurate service.