Cook / Kitchen Team Member

Job Description

Job Description

Connect Staffing is hiring entry level Cook / Servers for a pop-up banquet hall serving meals to construction workers at a Data Center project in McCarran, NV. This is a temp position paying $16–$19/hr depending on experience. In this role, you will prepare and cook menu items from scratch using a grill, sauté station, and fryer, while also taking guest orders and delivering food and beverages to tables. This is a working kitchen environment with steady volume throughout the project.

Pay: $18–$21/hr

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

Location: McCarran, NV 89437

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

• Work both back-of-house and front-of-house in a from-scratch kitchen serving large volumes of construction workers in a banquet-style setting.
• Operate grill, sauté station, and fryer following recipes and quality standards.
• Wash, chop, and portion ingredients for service.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen stations, service areas, and dining areas throughout the shift.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.

Minimum Requirements

• 6+ months of recent cook, prep cook, or similar experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in catering, buffets, banquet halls, food production or restaurant kitchen environment.Experience operating a grill, sauté station, or commercial fryer.
• Familiarity with scratch cooking and following standardized recipes.
• Experience taking guest orders and delivering food in a restaurant or banquet setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (ServSafe or equivalent a plus).
• Experience in high-volume or catering / banquet-style food service.
• Previous experience in a kitchen, food service, or restaurant environment — or a strong willingness to learn (entry-level candidates welcome).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Cook, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Short Order Cook, Military Mess Hall, Cruise Ship Cook.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must provide and wear non-slip shoes.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (E-Verify).
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

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.

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