Cook, Cantina Contramar
About The Position
Cantina Contramar, the only U.S. restaurant from Chef Gabriela Cámara, serves Mexican seafood and cuisine at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The Cook helps prepare and cook a diverse range of dishes, contributing to a high-quality dining experience through culinary skill, attention to detail, and efficient work in a fast-paced kitchen. The role involves preparing ingredients and executing menu items during service, maintaining food quality and presentation, following food-safety and sanitation practices, supporting inventory and kitchen coordination, and accommodating guest requests and dietary needs. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The position pays $28.78 per hour.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Two or more years of prior relevant experience in a luxury, high-volume property preferred.
- Complete knowledge of health and safety regulations.
- In-depth skills and knowledge of kitchen operations, especially large-volume production.
- Extensive kitchen technical knowledge and knowledge of current culinary trends.
- Ability to read and follow recipes and procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under time constraints and deadlines with attention to detail.
- Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment with high call volume.
- Proven culinary skills and experience in food preparation, cooking, and kitchen operations.
- Creativity in developing and presenting visually appealing and delicious dishes.
- Attention to detail in the preparation and presentation of dishes.
- Familiarity with food-safety regulations and best practices.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy pots, pans, and trays.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working effectively as part of a kitchen team.
- Ability to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.
- Ability to read and interpret documents in English and to read and communicate verbally in English; written English communication may also be required.
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing; handling objects, tools, or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; and lifting and moving items of varying weights.
Nice To Haves
- Formal culinary education or relevant certifications are beneficial but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and portion ingredients according to recipes and menu specifications while ensuring quality and consistency.
- Use cooking techniques such as grilling, frying, baking, sautéing, and roasting to prepare dishes.
- Execute menu items during service and ensure dishes meet presentation and quality standards.
- Follow food-safety and sanitation guidelines and maintain a clean, organized kitchen workspace.
- Help monitor food inventory and restock supplies as needed.
- Coordinate with chefs, sous chefs, kitchen assistants, and other kitchen team members during service.
- Conduct taste tests and visual checks before dishes are served.
- Meet preparation and cooking timelines so dishes are ready for service on time.
- Accommodate guest special requests and dietary needs by preparing customized dishes while maintaining the menu’s integrity.
- Perform other temporary or permanent duties and responsibilities as assigned or modified.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
