Culinary Trainee

Wynn Resorts • Las Vegas, NV

93d

About The Position

As a Culinary Trainee you will be responsible for assisting chef as needed in execution of production, assist in the daily preparation basic recipes, unloading, stocking and rotating products. You will maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment in accordance with the health department standards. It is essential to inform the chef of any shortages before the item runs out and to maintain complete knowledge and use of equipment. You must be able to breakdown work-station and complete closing duties by returning all food items to the 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 up and wiping down food prep area, reach-in and walk ins.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Must be able to read and follow recipes; a second language is a plus.
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of culinary experience in a restaurant kitchen.
• Experience in a 5 star or fine-dining restaurant preferred.
• Candidates must exhibit basic knife skills.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from chefs and cooks.
• Basic culinary knowledge is a plus.
• Requires the ability to work within a team environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required.
• Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist chef as needed in execution of production.
• Assist in the daily preparation of basic recipes.
• Unload, stock, and rotate products.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment.
• Inform the chef of any shortages before the item runs out.
• Maintain complete knowledge and use of equipment.
• Breakdown work-station and complete closing duties.
• Return all food items to the proper storage areas.
• Rotate all returned product.
• Wrap, cover, label, and date all items being put away.
• Straighten up and organize all storage areas.
• Clean up and wipe down food prep area, reach-in and walk ins.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees