Hotel Kitchen Cook I — Fast-Paced Prep & Guest Requests

Grand Sierra Resort; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Sierra Resort in Reno is seeking a kitchen team member to safely prepare food items according to hotel recipes and standards. You will read daily forecasts and menus to delegate production, and manage requisitions to ensure timely procurement for your area.

The role requires following recipes, maintaining sanitation, and collaborating with cooks to meet productivity and cost controls. Flexibility for various shifts supports peak service periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year culinary experience in a high-volume restaurant kitchen.
• Experience in following recipes, forecasts, and production guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepare food items per hotel recipes and specs.
• Read and follow daily forecasts, menus, and recipes for production.
• Process food order requisitions using computer or paper.
• Interact with guests for special requests.
• Work with cooks and team to meet productivity, cost controls, and quality standards.
• Audit storeroom items for quality and rotation; monitor food cost and sanitation.

Skills

Organized

Follow instructions

Work well under interruptions

Reading, writing, basic math

Coordination

Analytical thinking

Precision work

Memorization

Problem solving

Independent judgment

Decision making

Flexibility with shifts

Age 21+

Education

1 year culinary experience in high-volume kitchen

Job description

Grand Sierra Resort in Reno is seeking a kitchen team member to safely prepare food items according to hotel recipes and standards. You will read daily forecasts and menus to delegate production, and manage requisitions to ensure timely procurement for your area.

The role requires following recipes, maintaining sanitation, and collaborating with cooks to meet productivity and cost controls. Flexibility for various shifts supports peak service periods.