Specialty Wok Cook - Jade - Full Time

J W Marriott; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Marriott Las Vegas is seeking a Specialty Cook for Jade, a full-time culinary role focused on Asian wok cooking. The candidate will work in designated specialty areas across the property, collaborating with the Room Chef to plan and execute menus and trends.

Essentials include 3+ years in Asian cuisine, including Chinese wok methods, high-level knife skills, strict food safety, and the ability to manage a station during peak service with precise recipe execution.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum three years in Asian foods, including Chinese Wok cooking.
• Skills: Advanced culinary and knife skills; consistent recipe execution; efficient station management; strict food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary production in designated specialty area and assist in other kitchens.
• Collaborate with Room Chef to plan and execute trends and menus.
• Ensure high-quality flavor, texture, and presentation; maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain station organization and assist with inventory and ordering as needed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Quality control

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Specialty Wok Cook - Jade - Full Time

Full-time Regular 2012 Full-Time Culinary Las Vegas, NV, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 5318

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

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 effectively with guests and coworkers


• Ability to communicate effectively 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.