Wok Cook

Peppermillcareers; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Peppermillcareers is seeking a Wok Cook in Reno, Nevada, responsible for all food preparation of Asian menu items at Café Milano. This role focuses on maintaining high food quality and cleanliness.

The ideal candidate will have a culinary background, preferably in high volume settings, and must demonstrate a strong understanding of wok cookery. Join us to create authentic dishes and assist in developing creative menus.

Qualifications

• Two or more years in a high volume restaurant or casino outlet.
• Must be familiar with wok cookery and Asian menu items.
• Strong emphasis on quality cuisine and sanitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality and consistent Asian menu items.
• Assist in developing creative menus.
• Maintain proper par stocks and inventory control.
• Report damaged equipment and unsafe conditions.

Skills

Asian cuisine

Food sanitation

High volume cooking

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Culinary apprenticeship or school graduation

Job description

Wok Cook

The Wok Cook is responsible for all food preparation and production of Asian menu items for Café Milano. Prepares and plates authentic dishes, while maintaining a clean and organized work area ensuring a high level of food quality and presentation.

Duties

• To prepare high quality and consistent Asian menu items.
• Assists in implementing creative menus.
• Works in close conjunction with Restaurant Chef and Master Cooks on all items pertaining to the outlet, maintaining proper par stocks, inventory control and quality of purchased goods.
• Reports any damaged or broken equipment to management as quickly as possible.
• Reports any unsafe conditions to management.
• Follows all sanitation procedures.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D. or culinary apprenticeship or culinary school graduate, preferred.
• Culinary background must have an emphasis on high volume, quality cuisine and sanitation skills.
• Two or more years in hotel restaurant/casino outlet or individual restaurant, pertaining to the specialized high-volume area (i.e. Coffee Shop, Buffet, Banquet, Room Service, Food Court, etc.).
• Must be familiar with all aspects of the particular cuisine for the outlet (Wok cookery).