Prepares and cooks meals for guests and employees of the restaurant.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:
Cooks foods in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served
Slices roasts such as beef, veal, pork, and lamb for cold plates or sandwiches
Prepares sandwiches for pantry service outside of meal hours
Prepares food showpieces in accordance with the highest standards
Handles various types of seafood such as crab, lobster, and shrimp to prepare cocktails
Mixes sauces associated with menu items
Assists in menu planning by taking advantage of foods in season and local availability
Assists the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in directing the activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals
Assists the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in training and developing staff on techniques, equipment, recipes, preparation methods, and presentation as necessary
Responsible for regulatory compliance (sanitation) in assigned areas of responsibility
Observes workers and patrons to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations
Inspects and tastes prepared foods to maintain quality standards and sanitation
Secondary Functions:
Performs other duties as deemed necessary
Specific Job Skills:
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment
Knowledge of cooking procedures
Knowledge of health standards and proper cooking and food storage temperatures
Knowledge of ordering supplies and inventory control preferred
Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
Good math skills
Ability to problem solve
Education and/or Experience:
High School diploma or GED required. 1-2 years' previous experience working in a food preparation capacity preferred or culinary work experience. Ability to obtain a Food Handler's Permit.
Job Conditions:
Working conditions include working with and around kitchen equipment sometimes under crowded, sometimes stressful conditions with frequent interruptions.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Able to lift 50lbs.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
Develop Methodologiesunmatched
Food Flavorunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Menu Managementunmatched
Order Suppliesunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Seafood Departmentunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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