Lead Cook - Banquets

Golden Nugget Las Vegas; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Nugget Las Vegas is hiring a skilled line cook to oversee daily cooking tasks, follow recipes for preplanned menus, and contribute to a fast-paced kitchen. The role requires at least two years’ experience as a line broiler and fry cook in a high-volume setting, a high school diploma or GED, a Food handler’s card, and basic math skills for portions and inventory.

You must be able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Culinary art courses or equivalent experience.
• Two years’ experience as a line broiler and fry cook in a high-volume business.
• Food handler’s card (HLTH card) and any other certification or license as required by law.
• Basic mathematical skills for portions and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Broil steak chops, fish, and poultry according to order.
• Toast bread and prepare waffles and pancakes, using prepared mixes or recipes; mix ingredients for desserts.
• Washes, peels, cuts, seeds, and cook vegetables according to recipes.
• Oversee preparation and instruction for recipes as needed.
• Inventory supplies and prepare requisitions.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Oversee the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of foods, following recipes for preplanned menus.

Responsibilities

• Broil steak chops, fish, and poultry according to order.
• Toast bread and prepare waffles and pancakes, using prepared mixes or recipes. Mix ingredients for cooked and uncooked desserts, such as pudding custard, gelatin, and fruit desserts.
• Washes, peels, cuts, seeds, and cook vegetables according to recipes.
• May oversee the preparation and instruction of preparation for all recipes.
• May inventory supplies of food and prepare requisitions.
• May carve meat or prepare specialties of the house.
• Ensure the safety and security of guests and employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Culinary art courses or equivalent experience.
• Two years’ experience as a line broiler and fry cook in a high-volume business.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Food handler’s card (HLTH card) and any other certification or license, as required by law or policy
• Possess basic mathematical skills to include ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide specific to position responsibilities
• Available to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Posted Salary Range

USD $17.00 - USD $19.00 /Hr.

Tipped Position

This position does not earn tips