Master Pastry Cook - Full Time

Reports to: Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef. Department: Culinary. Shift varies.

About the Role

The Master Cook prepares and cooks 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 3-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 Chef de Parties, Sous Chefs, and Chefs.
• Work all stations in any kitchen independently and with minimum supervision.
• 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; on the casino floor, it increases to loud.
• 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.