Mexican Specialty Chef – High-End Vegas Kitchen

Silverton Casino, LLC; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Silverton Casino, LLC in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Mi Casa Specialty Cook to handle all cooking functions for specialty Mexican menu items and to prepare recipes per the Executive Room Chef’s directions. The role emphasizes high-quality plating, timely execution, and adherence to recipes across all kitchen stations.

You will maintain food safety standards, report quality issues promptly, manage station inventories, and work with the culinary team to develop guest loyalty while upholding

Qualifications

• Must have line cooking experience in a high-end restaurant.
• Knowledge of grill, flat top, broiler, steamer, deep fryer, salamander, and sauté station.
• Specific knowledge pertaining to the required cuisine.
• Knowledge of taking temperature of steaks.
• Knowledge of breakdown of seafood.
• Must be at a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Ability to communicate in English with guests and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of all areas in accordance with Clark County Health Department and Food Safety auditing.
• Completion of all daily menus and food products on all parts of the line/kitchen.
• Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing all specified menu items; works with a sense of urgency to meet time goals while adhering to recipe standards and displays an attention to detail and food presentation.
• Accuracy in all recipes used in outlet, whether produced there or not, and if applicable-proper plating in accordance with set standards.
• Report any poor product or below quality items to sous chef or above immediately upon noticing.
• Daily taking and maintaining of your station and areas inventory.
• Guaranteeing quality product is always on your station.
• Report any engineering needs or equipment failures/malfunctions to the culinary team or outlet manager as soon as they are noticed.
• Develop guest loyalty through personalized customer attention (internal and external when possible).
• Act in accordance with all Silverton Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned.
• Maintain a high quality of guest service according to Silverton Be Amazing Service Standards.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable Company and departmental policies and procedures as well as the willingness to learn and follow any policy or procedure that may be introduced in the future.
• Adhere to all appearance and uniform standards.
• Maintain an open line of communication with Managers.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor during all interactions with guests, fellow Team Members, and Vendors.
• Ability to accept performance feedback in a professional manner.
• Regular attendance on all scheduled shifts is considered an essential function of the job.
• Arriving on time for all scheduled shifts is considered an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Line cooking

High-end cuisine knowledge

English communication

Tools

Grill

Flat top

Broiler

Steamer

Deep fryer

Sauté station

Job description

Silverton Casino, LLC in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Mi Casa Specialty Cook to handle all cooking functions for specialty Mexican menu items and to prepare recipes per the Executive Room Chef’s directions. The role emphasizes high-quality plating, timely execution, and adherence to recipes across all kitchen stations.

You will maintain food safety standards, report quality issues promptly, manage station inventories, and work with the culinary team to develop guest loyalty while upholding