Line Cook - Village Pub (Wigwam)

Ellis Island Casino; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Ellis Island Casino in Las Vegas is hiring a Line Cook responsible for preparing food using recipes established by the Kitchen Manager. A focus on maintaining kitchen hygiene and timely service to guests is essential.

Candidates must demonstrate basic knife skills, possess a Nevada Health Card, and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The role involves cleaning, preparing a variety of dishes, and ensuring food safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nevada Health Card.
• Ability to effectively interact with team members.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food including cleaning and cutting ingredients.
• Plate prepared foods based on the Kitchen Manager's guidance.
• Work with servers to ensure timely completion of orders.
• Clean kitchen stations and equipment.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Effective interaction with team members

Nevada Health Card

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation practices

Comprehension of English language (written and oral)

Must be 21 years or older

Job description

Description

Category: Food and Beverage

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager, and Bar Manager

The Line Cook position is responsible for preparing food using recipes and menu items created by the Kitchen Manager. The Line Cook helps keep the kitchen running efficiently and smoothly.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Basic Life Insurance (included with the dental plan)
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Combo plan covering accidents, hospitalizations, and critical illnesses
• Paid time off
• Voluntary life insurance
• Eligibility to participate in a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match (after 6 months of successful employment)

Responsibilities

• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations.
• Preparing food including cleaning, cutting the ingredients, cooking appetizers, snacks, main dishes, and desserts.
• Plating prepared foods based on the Kitchen Manager's guidance.
• Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed in a timely manner according to the guest's requests.
• Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils, and storing equipment used at the end of all shifts.
• Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food and safety standards.
• Daily recording of fridge temperatures and line temperatures.
• Daily cleaning of kitchen equipment such as refrigerators, flat tops, and oil fryers. This includes cleaning under, behind, and the inside and outside of all equipment.
• Cross-functional training in Prep Cooking, and the ability to assume those responsibilities as necessary based on the needs of the business.
• Put away food orders as they arrive as needed.

Skills / Experience

• Requires basic knife skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively interact with fellow team members in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner.
• Must possess a Nevada Health Card.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation practices.
• Comprehension of the English language both written and oral.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Physical Requirements

• Work outdoors less than 25% of the time.
• Must possess the ability to lift, bend, and kneel.
• Must be able to stand and walk swiftly for long periods of time while carrying large service trays.
• Ability to work in environments that can be smoky, noisy, hot, cold, or humid.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance and lift 50 pounds with assistance.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions required for this position. Duties and/or responsibilities may be subject to revision to meet business needs.

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.