Lead Cook: High-Volume Kitchen Leader

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

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.