PROPERTY: ARIA Resort & Casino
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time
Category:
Food & Beverage - Kitchen/Chef/Cook/Helper
JOB DESCRIPTION:
-Ensure all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out philosophy
-Maintain and exhibit a solid knowledge and understanding of all food products and skillfully apply culinary and cooking techniques
-Regularly restock all kitchen supplies and food items required for service
-Assist Executive Chef, Master Cook, Cooks, Pantry Workers and Helpers as needed in execution of service
-Conduct training for Master Cooks, Cooks, Pantry Workers, Helpers and Kitchen Workers on job responsibilities
-Conduct inventory on a regular basis to ensure proper par levels
-Ensure all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out philosophy
-Ensure all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area
-Identify and safely use all kitchen equipment
-Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
-Apply advanced knife skills required for service
-Create, read, measure, and execute recipes
-Maintain an exceptional menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation
-Versatile in preparing both hot and cold items
-Maintain a solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups
-Skillfully and knowledgably work each kitchen stations
-Maintain supervisory role in the absence of the Executive Chef
-Ensure food quality is superior and takes action to correct any irregularities
-Produce production list to ensure efficient execution of service
-Work as a team, assisting all guests and employee’s needs and inquiries
-Effectively communicate with management and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees
-Assist Executive Chef by controlling food and labor cost and establishing goals and objectives that focus on profit, product and people
-Assist Executive Chef by controlling of purchasing, receiving, purveyor lists and inventory of all kitchen items
-Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and functioning
-Other related duties as necessary
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
-At least four years of similar Food and Beverage experience
-Working knowledge of knives, knife skills and small wares equipment
-Working knowledge of health, safety and sanitation procedures
-Working knowledge of weights and measures and various cooking techniques
-Professional appearance and demeanor
-Preferred:
-Formal culinary training