Prep Cook - Casual Restaurant

Cook III

Primary responsibility of the Cook III is to perform placement, organization, and cleaning of product within designated storage areas, basic food preparation and, for limited time, may be required operating a specific station with others and/or individually based on standardized recipes or instructions. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and property policies, practices, and procedures. Responsibilities may include prep, stocker, cooks' helper, garde manager, and pastry plating.

Core Job Responsibilities/Duties:

Demonstrates presenteeism and job performance records

Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas

Transport supplies from the storeroom and stock in designated areas

Start prep work on items needed for the particular menu of the day

Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guide

All requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area

Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation

Meet with Assistant Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance

Complete opening duties such as setting up workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment, and supplies; inspecting the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment, and supplies; checking production schedule and pars; establishing priority items for the day and informing the Assistant Chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day's tasks

Professionally be able to communicate with Chefs and Expo for the duration of service

Exhibit and maintain a professional attitude

Continue prep work after the meal period for the next meal service

Ensure food quality is superior and take action to correct any irregularities as well as bring to attention of the Chef

Produce production list to ensure efficient execution of service

Follow all health and safety regulations

Follow all procedures and policies set forth by the company, division, and department

Other job-related duties as requested

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

One (1) year of fine dining and/or hotel/casino experience preferred

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Must obtain a Southern Nevada Health District Health Card

Must be at least 18-years of age

Extensive overall knowledge of Food and Beverage preparation and presentation

Advanced knowledge of basic kitchen equipment

Must possess the physical ability to access all areas of the restaurant

Working knowledge of large production kitchen equipment

Must possess basic mathematical skills

Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment, and work under pressure and meet deadlines with particular attention to detail

The ability to read, translate, and execute recipes

Must possess a full knife set and advanced knife skills (cut, dice, mince, and slice)

Must be able to work and maintain pantry and dessert station

Ability to effectively communicate in English, in both oral and written forms

Maintain solid knowledge of all food products and is able to skillfully apply culinary techniques

Maintain and strictly abide by State sanitation/Health regulations and Hotel requirements

Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in a kitchen environment

Must be tolerant to varying conditions of moderate to loud noise levels, temperature, illumination, and air quality which may include exposure to smoke

Constant interactions with hotel executives, department management, employees, and guests

Prolonged sitting or standing and physical mobility to include eye/hand coordination when performing kitchen tasks

Able to work under physically demanding situations to include but not limited to - balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, carrying, and constant audible communication via speaking and listening. Occasionally handle items up to 50 pounds

General knowledge and use of standard office equipment

Ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols

Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

Other Must be flexible if needed for occasional work outside of normal business hours

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Palms provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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