Pantry Cook

Golden Road Motor Inn DBA Atlantis Casino Resort Spa; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Education Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Recreation and fitness discounts

Weekly resort prizes

Career development and training

Free daily meal

Internal advancement opportunities

Job summary

Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa in Reno, NV is seeking a Pantry Cook to prepare and execute dishes for banquet events, including breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners. You will work with a high-volume kitchen to ensure quality, consistency, and timely service.

The role requires knowledge of diverse cooking methods, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to collaborate with kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and methods.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practice.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Culinary degree or relevant culinary certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, salads, and desserts, while ensuring adherence to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Follow proper food handling and sanitation procedures to ensure food safety and quality.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure efficient production and timely service.
• Utilize cooking techniques such as grilling, frying, sautéing, baking, and roasting to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes.
• Adjust cooking methods and timings based on ingredient freshness and guest preferences.
• Execute menu items with precision, maintaining consistency in taste, appearance, and portion size.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or excesses to the sous chef or kitchen manager.
• Taste and evaluate dishes for flavor, seasoning, and quality before serving to guests.
• Implement corrective actions when necessary to maintain the highest standards.
• Manage multiple orders simultaneously, ensuring timely completion while upholding quality standards.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen inventory, rotating stock, and minimizing food waste.
• Participate in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff members.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, practicing good sanitation habits throughout the shift.

Skills

High-volume experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Flexibility to work shifts

Communication skills

Culinary certifications (plus)

Education

Culinary degree

Culinary certifications

Job description

The Pantry Cook will play a crucial role in preparing and executing dishes for banquet events, including breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, and special parties at Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa in Reno, Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, salads, and desserts, while ensuring adherence to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Follow proper food handling and sanitation procedures to ensure food safety and quality.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure efficient production and timely service.
• Utilize cooking techniques such as grilling, frying, sautéing, baking, and roasting to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes.
• Adjust cooking methods and timings based on ingredient freshness and guest preferences.
• Execute menu items with precision, maintaining consistency in taste, appearance, and portion size.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or excesses to the sous chef or kitchen manager.
• Taste and evaluate dishes for flavor, seasoning, and quality before serving to guests.
• Implement corrective actions when necessary to maintain the highest standards.
• Manage multiple orders simultaneously, ensuring timely completion while upholding quality standards.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen inventory, rotating stock, and minimizing food waste.
• Participate in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff members.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, practicing good sanitation habits throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and methods.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practice.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Culinary degree or relevant culinary certifications are a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy pots, pans, and trays.
• Comfortable working in a hot and fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Occasional lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
• Visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary match.
• Education Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Paid vacation and holiday pay.
• Recreation and fitness discounts.
• Weekly resort prizes.
• Career development and training workshops.
• FREE daily meal.
• Internal advancement opportunities.