SPECIALTY COOK

LEGENDS BAY CASINO • Sparks, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialty Cook will be supporting Duke’s Steakhouse preparing menu items that ensure quality and presentation standards exceed guest expectations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and/or GED preferred
• Must have 5 years working experience in a fine dining kitchen preparing a variety of meats, poultry, pork, pastas, vegetables and soups.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and weekends.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• The ability to maintain composure in a potentially stressful environment.
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondary smoke, high noise levels, bright lights and dust.
• Food Handlers Certification
• Broiler and related kitchen equipment

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for preparing menu items as directed by the recipes provided by the Sous Chef and or Executive Chef.
• Be responsible for quality and proportion size.
• Maintain the highest quality in finished product.
• Practice proper food handling and knife handling skills.
• Use and apply proper kitchen safety procedures and basic cooking skills.
• Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards and worktables.
• Ensure kitchen and Health Department sanitation requirements are always maintained.
• Properly wraps, labels, dates, and stores all food items in their proper areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED