Line Cook

Job DetailsJob Location: Longhorn Casino - Las Vegas, NV 89122Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $16.00 - $17.00 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Restaurant - Food Service As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for skillfully applying culinary techniques.  You will also set the stage for guest experience with your welcoming smile and service. By understanding their unique stories and needs, you will own their experience to create WOW memories they will carry with them far and beyond their stay with us. Maintain solid knowledge of food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques. Identify and safely use kitchen equipment. Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service. Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation. Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation. Assist Sous Chef, Pantry and Kitchen workers in execution of service. Maintain solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups. Work as a team, assist all guests and team members needs and inquiries. Communicate with management, chef and kitchen staff in order to fulfill and address any issue or needs requested by guests and team members. Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment. Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served. Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures. Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment. Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating. Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. Handles, stores and rotates all products properly. Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed. Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists kitchen staff in closing the kitchen. Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement. Perform other job-related duties as requested.   QualificationsRequired: High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) years’ experience as a Cook in a fast paced, high volume kitchen. Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel. Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours). Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays. Preferred: Two (2) years of experience in a similar resort setting. Formal Culinary training.