Senior Cook - Lead Community Kitchen & Meal Service

Las Vegas Rescue Mission; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission is seeking a Senior Cook to join its Kitchen/Dining Hall staff. This full-time role supports meals for clients in recovery programs and overnight shelters, reporting to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.

Responsibilities include meal prep, daily menu planning assistance, proper food handling, leading meal service, supervising cleaning, and contributing to the Work Therapy program, with a 40-hour work week and benefits.

Qualifications

• Current Southern Nevada Health District Food Handler Safety Training Card (Health Card)
• Excellent understanding of safe culinary practices
• Experience in banquet, catering, commissary, or employee dining hall
• Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed

Responsibilities

• Prep all products for meals following health and safety procedures
• Assist with daily menu planning as needed
• Ensure proper storage and organization of all products
• Track donated products on the kitchen whiteboard and store them correctly
• Process weekly orders and pallets in a timely manner
• Lead meal service periods on line during meals
• Maintain thorough cleaning of kitchen and dining hall areas
• Ensure kitchen equipment is clean and operating correctly
• Support Work Therapy program and help residents develop job skills

Skills

Food Safety

Culinary Skills

Banquet/Catering

Staff Leadership

Physical Fitness

Job description

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission is seeking a Senior Cook to join its Kitchen/Dining Hall staff. This full-time role supports meals for clients in recovery programs and overnight shelters, reporting to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.

Responsibilities include meal prep, daily menu planning assistance, proper food handling, leading meal service, supervising cleaning, and contributing to the Work Therapy program, with a 40-hour work week and benefits.