Cook - Banquets - Reserve

Reports to: Executive Banquet Chef | Department: Culinary | Shift: Varies

About the Role

The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of hot and cold food items across all culinary outlets. This role requires previous culinary experience, strong knife skills, and a solid understanding of culinary terminology, techniques, and safe food-handling practices. The Cook performs all duties efficiently, consistently, and in alignment with departmental standards to ensure high-quality food execution and an excellent guest dining experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1-year experience in culinary food service
• Strong culinary foundation with solid knife skills and understanding of cooking techniques
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling practices
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain consistent quality
• Efficient time management, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills and the physical stamina required for kitchen work
• Valid Clark County Health Card

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute all menu items according to established standards and assigned station duties, as directed by Master Cooks, Chef de Parties, Sous Chefs, and Chefs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized work area at all times
• Ensure proper fire times and ticket times to support efficient service
• Assist with receiving, rotating, storing, and replenishing daily requisitions
• Restock dishes, silverware, and related items as needed to support smooth kitchen operations
• Perform all reasonable tasks assigned by management within the scope of the role

Essential Job Functions

• Work is performed in a kitchen and other locations throughout the property
• Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination, and air quality
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; increases to loud on the casino floor
• Smoking is permitted in casino areas consistent with Nevada state regulations
• Interacts with management, applicants, fellow Associates, and guests
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests and coworkers
• Ability to communicate effectively through written documents in English
• Requires prolonged standing and mobility, bending, and reaching
• Requires transporting, pushing, pulling, and maneuvering items weighing up to 100 lbs
• Requires lifting items weighing up to 40 lbs
• Ability to use a computer for ordering
• Requires eye/hand coordination and basic math skills
• Requires the ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols
• Ability to comply with Policies and Procedures, Job Description, daily memorandums, chemical labels (MSDS), and other instructions
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals