Prep Cook

PREP COOK - GJELINA LAS VEGAS

Rate: $16.00 per hour (DOE and state) + Mandatory Service Charge

A 20% Mandatory Service Charge is added to every check. Our belief is that every hourly Gjelina employee contributes to the service and 100% of the MSC will be distributed amongst them.

Gjelina restaurant in Las Vegas is looking for an experienced Prep Cook to join our dynamic team! This high-volume, high-energy restaurant thrives on delivering exceptional service and quality. As a key kitchen team member, you’ll play a vital role in preparing and plating dishes with precision and consistency. If you're passionate about working in a fast-paced environment, have a strong eye for detail, and enjoy collaborating with a team of dedicated professionals, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume for review!

Position Summary:
As a Prep Cook, you will prepare a wide variety of foods following both traditional and modern recipes while maintaining the restaurant’s high standards. You will work in line with the restaurant’s concept and collaborate with the chef team to ensure food quality and consistency. You will also help train new staff, maintain a clean work environment, and assist with all kitchen duties to meet the team’s goals.

General Attributes:

• Maintain a strong customer service focus.
• Take initiative to resolve issues and communicate clearly.
• Be decisive and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a positive, cooperative team-focused attitude.

Essential Duties:

• Maintain high standards of appearance and hygiene that include clean clothes, nails, and hair. No heavy perfumes/colognes.
• Follows the prep list created by chefs
• Labels and stocks all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
• Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.
• Act with integrity, honesty and leadership that promotes company’s values.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen and ensure proper set up and breakdown of the entire operation.
• Assist management with ensuring daily, weekly, monthly logs are maintained

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of cooking experience.
• Flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, holidays).
• Strong understanding of cooking techniques, knife skills, and kitchen safety.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to train and work as part of a team.

Physical Demands:

• Stand/walk for 8-10 hours per day.
• Lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work with kitchen equipment and cleaning solutions.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise levels and varying kitchen temperatures.
• Wet, hot, slippery, or humid conditions.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Gjelina Group fosters an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued, safe, and supported in their personal and professional growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person