Line cook-PUB365

Job Description

Job Description

Located just minutes away from all of the excitement of the glittering Las Vegas Strip and Las Vegas Convention Center, Tuscany Suites & Casino provides guests with a relaxing getaway perfect for business travelers, a long weekend with friends or your next family vacation. We are looking for a Line Cook to prepare food items according to the menu and recipe standards of PUB 365.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for quality of food, preparation, and presentation. Prepares all menu items in accordance with recipe and preparation standard. Following the methods of food preparation and cooking sizes of portions, mixing of sauces, and garnishing of foods to ensure food is prepared properly.
• Operates and maintains food preparation and other kitchen equipment safe and clean working environment by complying health and safety guidelines including maintaining a clean and sanitary workstation, tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain food freshness and supply inventory and manage restocking requirements.
• Assist multiple stations with food prep, cooking and plating (e.g., broiler, sauté, fryer etc.)
• Responsible for control of food cost.
• Handle, store and rotate all products properly in accordance with SNHD regulations.
• Handle, store and rotate all products properly in accordance with SNHD regulations.
• Maintain all working stations such as food preparation, cooking, kitchen cleanliness and dish station.
• Properly label all prepared food items in accordance with Health Department standards.
• Check food and kitchen supplies; ensure cooking utensils, pans, and other equipment is kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Adhere to all health code regulations and standards.
• Assign cleaning duties as needed.
• Assist with training of kitchen personnel.
• Record food temperatures, production, and waste on required documentation.
• Maintain all working stations such as food preparation, cooking, kitchen cleanliness and dish station.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required. 2-year experience required.  Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively. Be able to reach, bend and pull frequently and lift up to 40 pounds. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.  Work in a heated environment so as to different temperatures throughout the work shift. The position will require a valid Nevada Health card.