Overview

Come join Team Atlantis! As a Cook in the Employee Dining Room, you will play a vital role in providing delicious and nutritious meals for our valued employees. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes to the highest standards while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. Your ability to work efficiently, follow recipes, and collaborate with the kitchen team is essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper food handling and sanitation procedures to ensure food safety and quality.

• Collaborate with fellow kitchen staff to ensure efficient production and timely service.

• Utilize various cooking techniques such as grilling, frying, sautéing, baking, and roasting to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes.

• Adjust cooking methods and timings based on ingredient freshness and guest preferences.

• Execute menu items with precision, maintaining consistency in taste, appearance, and portion size.

• Monitor inventory levels and communicate any shortages or excesses to the sous chef or kitchen manager.

• Taste and evaluate dishes for flavor, seasoning, and quality before they are served to guests.

• Implement corrective actions when necessary to ensure the highest standard of dishes.

• Work closely with fellow cooks, kitchen staff to coordinate cooking times and maintain a smooth kitchen operation.

• Participate in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff members.

• Adhere to strict hygiene, health, and safety standards, including proper use of equipment, utensils, and personal protective equipment.

• Keep workstations clean and organized, practicing good sanitation habits throughout the shift.

• Manage multiple orders simultaneously, ensuring timely completion while upholding quality standards.

• Assist in maintaining kitchen inventory, rotating stock, and minimizing food waste.

• Other duties as assigned my management

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook in a high-volume restaurant setting.

• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and methods.

• Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Culinary degree or relevant culinary certifications are a plus.

*Physical Requirements: *

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy pots, pans, and trays.

• Comfortable working in a hot and fast-paced kitchen environment.

Must adhere to all appearance standards,* including but not limited to no "visible" tattoos/piercings or unnatural hair colors. *

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa fosters a team working environment and an environment that is focused on Team Member recognition and appreciation. Some of the ways in which we accomplish this is by offering the following:

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, supplemental coverage)

• 401K retirement savings plan + discretionary match

• Education Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Scholarship Opportunity

• Paid Vacation

• Holiday Pay

• Recreation /Fitness Discounts

• Weekly Resort Prizes

• Career Development and Training Workshops

• FREE daily meal

• Internal Advancement

Job Locations US-NV-RENO

ID 2024-19754 Employment Type Full-Time Subdivision Food & Beverage