Lead Cook/Server

Job Description

Job Description

Connect Staffing is hiring a Cook Server Lead for a pop-up banquet hall with a scratch kitchen serving a Data Center construction crew in McCarran, NV. This is a temp position paying $20–$22/hr. In this role, you will prepare food from scratch using fresh ingredients, run kitchen stations, take orders, and deliver food to guests — handling both back-of-house and front-of-house duties in the same shift. This is a high-volume, crew-feeding operation with consistent work for the right person.

Pay: $22–$24/hr

Schedule: Daytime shift. Evening, weekend, holiday, and overtime shifts may be required

Location: McCarran, NV

Job Type: Temp 2-3 year project

Primary workplace language(s): English

Work Environment: Pop-up banquet hall / scratch kitchen serving a Data Center construction crew in a rural area

Responsibilities

• Cook made-from-scratch menu items using fresh ingredients across multiple kitchen stations.
• Manage ticket flow and coordinate timing between kitchen and dining floor to keep service moving.
• Take guest orders accurately and deliver food to tables.
• Lead shift operations across both front-of-house and back-of-house as needed.
• Train and support less experienced team members during service.
• Address guest concerns on the spot and maintain quality and consistency throughout the shift.

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a restaurant, food service, or high-volume kitchen environment.
• 6+ months of lead cook or similar kitchen leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience including shift lead or senior cook/server responsibilities.
• Experience training or mentoring kitchen or dining room staff.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training.
• Familiarity with high-volume or crew-feeding food service (construction sites, catering, cafeteria, or banquet operations).
• Experience managing front-of-house and back-of-house flow simultaneously during peak service.
• Experience working both kitchen and guest-facing roles within the same operation.
• You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Cook, Line Cook, Server, Cook/Server, Lead Cook, Shift Lead, Banquet Cook, Catering Cook, Food Service Worker, Kitchen Lead.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Drug screen required.
• Background check required.
• E-Verify / work authorization required.
• Must communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to work at a fast pace throughout the shift.
• Non-slip shoes required (employee-provided).

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Direct deposit / Paycard.
• Health and dental benefits available.
• Earn referral bonuses.

After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.

See all our current openings at jobs.connectstaffing.com.

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