Prep Cook (FT) - Kumi Restaurant

sbe Lifestyle Hospitality; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

sbe Lifestyle Hospitality in Las Vegas is looking for a dedicated Prep Cook. Your role includes preparing ingredients, cooking, and ensuring timely service while maintaining a clean workspace to comply with health guidelines.

Applicants should have a minimum of one year of experience in a contemporary restaurant setting and must be at least 18 years old. Join a diverse team committed to high standards and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a contemporary dining restaurant.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, cook, and assemble dishes as per recipes.
• Perform portion control to minimize waste.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared on time.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ANSI approved Food Handler Card

Job description

Role Overview

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing food, processing customer orders, producing meals, and cleaning their workspace throughout the day to follow health and safety guidelines. The Prep Cook must follow recipes consistently, make adjustments based on customer requests, communicate with wait staff and prepare garnishes to make an attractive presentation for each meal.

• Prepare ingredients then cook and assemble dishes as indicated by restaurant recipes.
• Perform portion control to minimize waste.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared within restaurant ticket time guidelines to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Set up stations according to restaurant protocol and schematics.
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift.
• Maintain a clean work area to include kitchen equipment, tables, and shelving.
• Ensure product being cooked is fresh and ingredients are to standard.
• Follows daily opening and closing duties set by Kitchen Manager.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by Kitchen Manager.
• Must be a highly organized individual with the ability to handle numerous tasks at a time
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains a "sense of urgency" attitude for the completion of responsibilities/tasks

Desired Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) years experience in a contemporary dining restaurant
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight (8)-hour shift and work inside assigned bar area in the venue.
• Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend climb and carry objects as necessary.
• Must be able to lift and carry 25-50 pounds.
• Must be able to work inside and outside at all times of the year as needed, based upon business volumes.

Work Authorization

Must be able to provide documentation that shows you are authorized to work in the United States. Must be eighteen (18) years of age.

Education / Experience / Credentials

Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in high-end, service-focused environment. It is the employee's responsibility to secure and maintain the current status of all required certificates, licenses, or registrations when required by local, state, or federal government agencies. ANSI approved Food Handler Card and Responsible Beverage Service certificate recognized by the ABC.

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe in, embrace, and abide by the spirit, as well as, to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Our policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, internships, and apprenticeship. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.