Cook

Pay: $21.515/hour (Union Rate)About EL Cortez: Located in the heart of Fremont east entertainment district, El Cortez opened in 1941. El Cortez was the first major resort in Downtown Las Vegas, and it is listed on the National register of historic places. We are a family-run and operated casino that welcomes a diverse group of employees with the goal of providing excellent customer service to our guests.

BENEFITS: Health Benefits through Culinary Union Vacation and Paid time off One of the few downtown properties with free employee parking Free employee dining with rotating meals daily Free uniform laundering service Fantastic opportunities for growth & promotion transferQUALIFICATIONS:Must be 21+Pass pre-employment (urine) drug and alcohol test Must be available to work any shift when necessary, including weekends & holidays One (1) year of experience as a Cook in a fast paced, high-volume restaurantRESPOSIBILITIES: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 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 employees' needs and inquiries Communicate with management, chef and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issue or needs requested by guests and employees Perform other job-related duties as requested Knowledgeable of weights, measures and various cooking techniques Knowledge of knives and knife skills, standard kitchen equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to toasters, refrigerators, coolers, slicers, beverage machines and smallware Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contactsDISCLAIMERThis job description is not intended to include every duty and responsibility of the job, nor is it intended to be an exhaustive list of the skills, abilities, requirements, and working conditions for this job. While it serves as an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the details of the job and assign additional tasks based on job necessity, such as: emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technical developments.

Work Location: In person