Fry Cook

Company Description

Adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center and just one block from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, the legendary Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino provides a fun, challenging and rewarding work atmosphere. Help create remarkable guest experiences at our world-class resort, which features a lively casino that is home to the world’s largest Race & Sports Book; incredible restaurants, nightlife, and live entertainment; and the convenience of a Las Vegas Monorail station onsite for easy access to the Las Vegas Strip. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.

Job Description

At kitchen/assigned fry station, safely prepare food to recipe standard for service to the guest.

Role and Responsibilities: (Includes but is not limited to the following)

• In a timely fashion, physically slice, chop, dice, cook and prepare food to recipe standards for service to the guest.
• Make sure items prepared are appealing to the eye.
• Keep adequate par level so that all items on the menu may be served.

Qualifications

Performance Requirements: (Knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language for recipes and menus.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to comprehend basic instructions/requests and to read caution and/ or safety notices.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language in order to complete food requisitions and communicate with other employees.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language in case of emergency situations.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to comprehend and follow verbal/written instructions/requests from management, guest and other employees.
• Communicate with supervisor throughout the shift.
• Ability to perform duties within temperature ranges of hot to normal to refrigerated.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use kitchen knives and slicer.
• This position requires considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift including riding elevators.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment including deep fryer, broiler, oven and mixer.
• Ability to work in unfavorable conditions which can occasionally be hot, noisy and wet.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to comprehend product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes.
• Perform all assigned side work to include replenishing condiments and restocking banquet shelves with supplies.
• Check station before, during and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness and verbally advise supervisor of inventory.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• "CLEAN AS YOU GO" -- Keep your workstation neat and orderly, and perform general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products, as assigned, to adhere to standards.
• Ability to maintain attendance in conformance with standards.
• Ability to maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.

Additional Information

Experience Requirements

• Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to obtain/renew all government required licenses or certification.  [Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Non-Gaming Work Permit; Clark County Health Card]

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.