Urgently Hiring - Experienced Line Cook

Wonolo • Reno + surrounding, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook will work with the Chef and on-site culinary team at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, preparing food with fresh ingredients and quality equipment. The role focuses on high-end VIP appetizers, where plating, presentation, and garnishing are important. Safety guidelines and procedures are in place. Applicants must attend and pass a tryout on Tuesday, November 10, to work the event taking place November 17–20.

The position involves preparing and cooking food for regular service, special guests, or functions; preparing customer orders that require short cooking times; setting up and tearing down equipment; and coordinating with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers. The cook must follow food-safety and cleanliness procedures and provide customer service. Applicants must bring their own knives.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working as a line cook in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking methods.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Basic math and counting skills for measuring and portioning.
• Clear verbal and written communication with chefs and kitchen staff.
• Must attend and pass the tryout on Tuesday, November 10, to work the event on November 17–20.
• Must bring own knives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in concession stands.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods for regular service, special guests, or functions.
• Take customer orders and cook foods requiring short preparation times according to customer requirements.
• Grill, cook, and fry foods such as French fries, eggs, and pancakes.
• Set up and tear down equipment.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to handle dining details and address customer concerns.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Greet and assist customers and respond to their inquiries and complaints.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed