Wok Cook

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Reno, Nevada, is looking for a Wok Cook responsible for food preparation and production of Asian cuisine for Café Milano. The ideal candidate will prepare high-quality dishes while ensuring a clean and organized work area.

With at least two years of culinary experience in high-volume settings, the Wok Cook will collaborate closely with the Restaurant Chef and other kitchen staff to implement creative menus and maintain quality control.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a hotel restaurant or high-volume kitchen.
• Culinary background should emphasize high-quality cuisine.
• Familiarity with Asian cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality Asian menu items.
• Assist in menu implementation.
• Maintain inventory and quality control.
• Follow all sanitation procedures.

Skills

High volume cooking

Sanitation skills

Wok cookery

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Culinary apprenticeship or culinary school graduate

Job description

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).