Line Cook

Nacho Daddy - Downtown; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nacho Daddy - Downtown is seeking a reliable line cook to prepare and cook items per our Nacho Daddy recipes, maintain sanitation, and stock prep areas. You will assist with multiple stations, ensure timely ticket execution, and support the dishwashing and kitchen teams during peak hours.

Experience in fast-paced kitchens and a current Food Handler’s Safety Card are required. The role involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 lbs, and working flexible shifts in a busy Las Vegas

Qualifications

• Must have a current Food Handler’s Safety Card.
• Ability to perform quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
• Minimum of 6 months’ experience in kitchen preparation and cooking preferred (1 year for a line cook).
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Ability to climb, reach, lift, bend, stoop, and frequently lift at least 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safety and sanitation to maintain a clean and stocked prep/kitchen area and equipment following all health and safety guidelines.
• Sanitizer testing and maintenance of solution every 2-4 hours.
• Open and close prep area and kitchen checklists.
• Prepare foods using meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other items for cooking on broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, etc.
• Follow standard portion sizes, recipe cards, cooking methods, plate presentation, quality standards, and kitchen policies.
• Maintain walk-in cooler and labeled foods; ensure FIFO storage.

Skills

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Stamina

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Cooking, preparing, and serving the freshest Nacho Daddy recipe items using a variety of utensils and equipment while ensuring safety and sanitation standards

II. Job Functions

• Being fully aware of safety and sanitation to maintain a clean and stocked prep/kitchen area and equipment following all health and safety guidelines


• Ensuring sanitizer testing and maintenance of solution every 2-4 hours


• Opening and closing prep area checklist and kitchen checklist


• Preparing foods using a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment


• Understanding and complying with standard portion sizes, recipe cards, cooking methods, plate presentation, quality standards, and kitchen policies


• Maintaining walk-in organized, cleaned and all food labeled


• Portioning food for cook’s lines by following recipe card specifically


• Ensuring line stations are cleaned and stocked with sufficient levels of food products to ensure smooth service periods


• Preparing temperature logs in the am and pm


• Ensuring correct temperatures and understanding correct methods for holding and reheating


• Ensuring food is cooked and delivered within proper specified times


• Following proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes


• Assisting dishwasher, other cooks, or with food prep when needed


• Ensuring proper storage of food and equipment (FIFO)


• Processing incoming tickets and modifications


• Assuming 100% responsibility for quality of products served


• Proficiently being able to work 2-3 cook stations on the line (all 5 stations for a line cook 2)

III. Job Requirements

• Must have a current Food Handler’s Safety Card


• Ability to perform quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment


• Minimum of 6 months’ experience in kitchen preparation and cooking preferred (1 year for a line cook 2)


• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel


• Ability to climb, reach, lift, bend, stoop, and frequently lift at least 40 pounds


• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours in hot, wet, humid and loud environments


• Compliance to any reasonable request by management