Line Cook - Sip Sip Wok (PT)

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is seeking a Line Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare Chinese and Pan-Asian dishes, ensuring flavor and presentation meet our high standards, while upholding food safety and sanitation policies.

You will assist all kitchen stations, manage prep work, and collaborate with BOH and FOH staff to deliver a seamless dining experience for guests. A strong work ethic and reliable timekeeping are essential.

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the United States
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active SNHD Food Handler's card
• 2+ years as prep cook or line cook in a professional kitchen
• Clear verbal and written English communication

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and cook menu items with precision and consistency
• Label and stock ingredients for organization
• Measure ingredients and seasonings for recipes
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen
• Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines
• Operate with professionalism and respect among staff
• Support seamless BOH + FOH operations
• Adhere to prep recipes, procedures, and health protocols

Skills

Kitchen speed

Health & safety

Manual dexterity

Team player

Communication

Pressure tolerance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Line Cook is part of the dynamic culinary team at this exciting new concept, where your passion for food and dedication to excellence will shine. In this role, you'll be the backbone of our kitchen, preparing and cooking delicious and inventive Chinese and Pan-Asian dishes that delight our guests. Your enthusiasm for food preparation and commitment to food safety will help create a vibrant dining experience. The Line Cook will be responsible for assisting all stations and respective lines as necessary.

Requirements

THE NITTY-GRITTY (The Essential Job Duties)

• Prepare ingredients and cook menu items with precision and consistency
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in recipes
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned
• Exercise professionalism and respect when communicating
• Maintain your work schedule, daily time-punches, and sign-ins to ensure accuracy of timecards
• Adhere to all house policies and standards
• Perform proper changeover, opening, and closing duties
• Maintain accountability to kitchen standards, set prep recipes, and performance procedures
• Follow all prep recipes and procedures and successfully perform these duties as assigned and/or reassigned by leadership
• Participate in seamless operation between BOH + FOH staff members, ensuring proper service to our guests
• Perform to high standards of excellence, execution, and cleanliness
• Always keep your active SNHD Food Handler's card with you while on property
• Execute proper health and safety protocols while operating equipment, handling food, storing food, maintaining temperature & time control logs, and sanitizing as dictated by the SNHD
• Report health and safety incidents and concerns directly to leadership in an accurate and timely manner
• Contribute to successful SNHD health inspections
• Actively participate in all scheduled required training sessions
• Must be physically present at work, in order to perform all functions required of the position
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds and smoke
• Always communicate effectively with customers and all levels of employees
• Review and comprehend all necessary documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT IT TAKES (The Qualities We Look For)

• Ability to move quickly and efficiently through the kitchen
• Work environment is noisy; must constantly receive and communicate information
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Manual dexterity to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• A team player with good communication skills
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure

MUST HAVE'S

• Current, legal, and unrestricted ability to work in the United States
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active SNHD Food Handler's card with a minimum of six months before expiration
• Previous experience as a prep cook or line cook, or equivalent (2 years + in professional kitchen environment)
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

THE WORKING CONDITIONS

• Lift, pull, push and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Stand for periods of 8-10 hours
• Communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Bend, squat and stretch in areas of limited space to perform cleaning, organization, and other duties
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of cold, heat, smoke and sound. Incumbents are at times subject to hazards such as chemicals; proper safety precautions will be taken

VALUABLE TRAITS

• 50% logical / 50% creative / 100% AWESOME
• Enjoy working with a team and alone as the situation dictates
• Adaptive, Flexible!
• Embody "great attitude"
• Unwavering integrity and endless work ethic
• Appreciate constructive feedback, as well as graciously providing the same
• Tenacious and self-motivated

This is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and conditions.

*Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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