Cook, Famous Foods

About the Role

The Cook at Famous Foods will support outlet kitchen chefs and assist kitchen staff. This role involves working across multiple kitchen stations to ensure food preparation and quality meet outlet standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to restaurant recipes and/or guests’ requests.
• Assist multiple stations with food prep, cooking, and plating (e.g., broiler, sauté, fryer, garde manger) as needed.
• Maintain the highest level of food presentation and quality.
• Ensure sanitation procedures and organization of work areas.
• Adhere to all health code regulations and standards.
• Maintain food and supply inventory; notify management of restocking requirements.
• Attend and participate in daily briefings or pre-shifts.
• Obtain and maintain position-specific licensing.
• Ensure all Resorts World core values and property and department standards are implemented and applied.
• Use personal device/cellular phone for job-related operational tasks, review of company documents, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to translate recipes into dishes.
• Compatible knife skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Polished appearance and demeanor.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain full knowledge of company and department rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of cooking experience in a full-service restaurant or similar environment.
• Preferred: Degree in Culinary Arts or related field, or equivalent training.
• Preferred: Previous experience working in a large, luxury resort setting.

Certificates & Licenses

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Food Handler card (position required).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Typical restaurant/kitchen environment with varying noise levels, temperatures, illumination, and air quality.
• Prolonged standing or sitting; bending and reaching.
• Transporting, pushing, pulling, lifting, and maneuvering items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Eye/hand coordination.
• Ability to comply with policies, procedures, daily memorandums, chemical labels (SDS), and other instructions.

Core Responsibilities

At Resorts World Las Vegas, all team members are ambassadors and must adhere to the following non-negotiable responsibilities:

• Everyone is an Ambassador: Treat the property like your own home; ensure no one gets hurt, everyone feels secure, the environment is clean, and guests receive what they need.
• Everyone works in Safety: Address safety concerns by correcting them or notifying the appropriate department.
• Everyone works in Security: Report security concerns immediately ("See Something, Say Something").
• Everyone works in EVS: Pick up trash or notify the appropriate department for larger messes.
• Everyone works in Guest Experience: Assist guests with a smile; escalate needs beyond your capacity to the appropriate department.