Specialty Cook - Full Time - Nom Wah

J W Marriott; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Marriott Las Vegas is seeking a Specialty Cook to oversee culinary production in the Asian specialty area. You will work with the Room Chef to plan and execute trends and menus, ensuring quality, safety, and efficient service across stations.

The role requires at least 3 years of Asian cuisine experience, including Chinese wok cooking, and strong knife and cooking technique skills. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with the ability to work varied shifts in a dynamic kitchen.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: at least 3 years in Asian foods, including Chinese wok cooking.
• Skills: strong knife skills and core cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute all menu items to established standards.
• Work all stations independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
• Ensure proper fire and ticket times for efficient service.
• Assist with receiving, rotating, storing, and replenishing requisitions.
• Restock dishes and related items to support operations.

Skills

Advanced knife skills

Culinary techniques

Recipe execution

Station management

Food safety

Ingredient knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Specialty Cook - Full Time - Nom Wah

Las Vegas, NV, US

Position Title: Specialty Cook

Reports To: Room Chef

Department: Culinary

Shift: Varies

Role: The Specialty Cook is responsible for the culinary production in designated specialty area and in kitchens throughout the property. Assist in other areas as needed. Work directly with the Room Chef to plan and execute culinary trends and menu as needed. Perform job responsibilities satisfactorily and according to department standards. Perform job responsibilities satisfactorily and according to department standards. Adheres to all Company, Safety and Department policies and procedures. Fosters teamwork and provides excellent guest service, anticipates guest needs to exceed guest expectations. Builds brand loyalty by living the JW Marriott Core Values.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Must have a minimum three years’ experience in Asian foods to include Chinese Wok Cooking.
• Skills:
• Advanced culinary and knife skills, with mastery of core cooking techniques and specialty preparations.
• Consistent recipe execution, ensuring high - quality flavor, texture, and presentation for every dish.
• Efficient station management, maintaining organization, speed, and accuracy during high - pressure service.
• Strict adherence to food safety, including proper sanitation, labeling, storage, and temperature control.
• Strong ingredient knowledge and quality control, monitoring freshness, seasoning, and portion standards.

Required Work Cards needed:

• Valid Clark County Health Card

Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Prepare and execute all menu items according to established standards and assigned station duties, as directed by Chef de Parties, Sous Chefs, and Chefs.
• Must be able to work all stations in any kitchen independently and with minimum supervision
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well - organized work area at all times.
• Ensure proper fire times and ticket times to support efficient service.
• Assist with receiving, rotating, storing, and replenishing daily requisitions.
• Restock dishes, silverware, and related items as needed to support smooth kitchen operations.
• Perform all reasonable tasks assigned by management within the scope of the role.

The above statements represent a general outline of principal job functions and should not be construed as a complete description of all aspects and requirements required for this job.

Essential Job Functions:

The physical demands described here reflect the essential functions of this position. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 613.330, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Work is performed in a (type of location, i.e., office, kitchen, restaurant, casino, etc.) environment and in other locations throughout the property. Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination and air quality. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. When on the casino floor, the noise level increases too loud. Additionally, smoking is permitted in casino areas consistent with Nevada state regulations, which are followed by the employer.

• Interacts with management, applicants, fellow Associates and guests.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectivey with guests and coworkers
• Ability to communicate effectivey through written documents in English.
• Requires prolonged standing and mobility, bending and reaching.
• Requires transporting, pushing, pulling, and maneuvering items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Requires lifting items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use computer to do ordering
• Requires eye/hand coordination.
• Requires basic math.
• Requires the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.
• Ability to and comply with Policies and Procedures, Job Description, daily memorandums, chemical labels (MSDS) and other instructions.