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Palms Casino Resort

Native-owned Las Vegas resort and casino

Cook 1 – Scotch

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeLas Vegas, NV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience on a cook line or in a comparable environment is required.
  • The posting also lists a minimum of 3 years of related experience within a hotel or gaming property or comparable setting as preferred.
  • Must obtain a Southern Nevada Health Card.
  • Must communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in a professional manner appropriate to the area or location.
  • Must be able to work with kitchen equipment and understand its use.
  • Must tolerate moderate to loud noise, varying temperatures, illumination, air quality, and possible smoke exposure.
  • Must be physically mobile and able to perform kitchen tasks requiring eye-hand coordination.
  • Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, carrying, and ongoing audible communication through speaking and listening.
  • Must occasionally handle items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Must have general knowledge of and be able to use standard office equipment.
  • Must be able to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced cooking procedures and operate or rotate through multiple stations, and/or delegate a shift independently or with others, following standardized recipes, plating standards, or instructions.
  • Set a positive example through work ethic and verbal communication.
  • Demonstrate attendance and job performance.
  • Prepare specialty dishes or a wide range of food in response to kitchen needs, using specialized cooking equipment or systems as appropriate.
  • Operate the grill, fryer, broiler, oven, French top, pizza oven, and wok as needed.
  • Cover the breaks of other cooks and/or room leaders during the shift.
  • Maintain awareness of procedures, policies, and developments.
  • Lead and motivate team members across cook classifications.
  • Ensure ingredient supply levels are accurate.
  • Move items from shelves to carts and transport them to assigned stations for restocking.
  • Maintain required par levels of food items at the assigned station, restocking from support areas throughout the property.
  • Understand and regularly maintain applicable safety and health regulations; keep assigned areas clean and free of debris.
  • Maintain a sanitary and organized work area.
  • Properly care for, store, use, and clean tools and equipment.
  • Store and handle perishables correctly, preserving their quality, security, value, and integrity.
  • Prepare food according to standard recipes and specifications.
  • Respond positively to training from chefs and communicate effectively with team members, including service staff, kitchen maintenance personnel, chefs, and managers.
  • Assist with other job-related duties as assigned.
  • When assigned a trainee, tour, teach, and lead by example for a new hire or transfer, providing instruction within the room and/or station.

Desired Qualifications

  • A recommendation from a manager, supervisor, or team member is desired.

About the Company

Palms Casino Resort

Native-owned Las Vegas resort and casino

Palms Casino Resort operates a Las Vegas resort that combines hotel rooms, a casino, dining, live entertainment, and convention spaces into a single destination. The property spans two towers with 766 rooms and suites, plus amenities such as the Pearl theater, Brenden Theatres, a large pool and spa, a wedding chapel, and Palms Place condominiums, along with 190,000 square feet of meeting space. It differentiates itself by being fully owned and operated by a Native American Tribe through The San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority. Its goal is to offer a premier hospitality and entertainment experience while supporting tribal economic development.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Las Vegas, NV
Founded
2001

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