Culinary Trainee - Catering & Banquets

Wynn Resorts • Las Vegas, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Culinary Trainee – Catering & Banquets, you will be responsible for assisting the chef as needed in the execution of production, assisting in the daily preparation of basic recipes, unloading, stocking, and rotating products. You will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of your work area and equipment in accordance with health department standards. It is crucial to inform the chef of any shortages before an item runs out. You must maintain complete knowledge and use of equipment. Additionally, you will be able to break down your work station and complete closing duties by returning all food items to proper storage areas, rotating all returned product, wrapping, covering, labeling, and dating all items being put away, straightening up and organizing all storage areas, and cleaning and wiping down food prep areas, reach-ins, and walk-ins.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate in English, read and follow recipes
• Minimum of 1 year of culinary experience in a restaurant kitchen
• Basic knife skills
• Willingness to learn and take direction from chefs and cooks
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required, at present or in the future, for this position at all times
• Minimum of 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

• 2nd language a plus
• Experience in a 5 star or fine-dining restaurant preferred
• Basic culinary knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Assisting chef as needed in execution of production
• Assisting in the daily preparation of basic recipes
• Unloading, stocking, and rotating products
• Maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment in accordance with health department standards
• Informing the chef of any shortages before the item runs out
• Maintaining complete knowledge and use of equipment
• Breaking down work-station and completing closing duties including returning food items to storage, rotating product, wrapping, covering, labeling, dating items, organizing storage areas, and cleaning food prep areas and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed