Lead Cook - High-Volume Hotel Kitchen

Grand Sierra Resort; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Sierra Resort in Reno is seeking a kitchen team member to safely prepare all food items per standard recipes and monitor quality. The role supports guest service excellence and collaborates with cooks to maintain productivity and cost controls.

The position requires 1 year of culinary experience in a high-volume setting, willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and flexible shift availability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year culinary experience in a high-volume restaurant kitchen.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Able to work holidays, nights, and weekend hours as business needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepare all food prep and food items in accordance with standard hotel recipes and specifications.
• Ensure good turnover of products by practicing proper rotation and maintaining.
• Listen and respond to guest inquiries using a positive, clear speaking voice with excellent guest service.
• Monitor staff performance, product quality and production flow in the absence of senior cooks.
• Participate with cooks and team in preparing, cooking and presenting food per productivity and cost controls.

Skills

Organization

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Customer service

Team coordination

Follow instructions

Shift flexibility

Food knowledge

Reading & math

Job description

Grand Sierra Resort in Reno is seeking a kitchen team member to safely prepare all food items per standard recipes and monitor quality. The role supports guest service excellence and collaborates with cooks to maintain productivity and cost controls.

The position requires 1 year of culinary experience in a high-volume setting, willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and flexible shift availability.