Line Cook

Description:

Organization Overview:

The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, is a nonprofit museum with a mission of advancing the public understanding of organized crime’s history and impact on American society. The Museum is an acclaimed cultural attraction, presenting authentic stories via interactive exhibits, original multi-media, one-of-a-kind artifacts, and dynamic programming. The organization has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.themobmuseum.org

Position Overview:

Staff members in the Line Cook position play a critical role in the Museum’s delivery of a world-class guest experience by preparing and presenting the Museum’s food offerings in accordance with menu and recipe standards. Line Cooks report to the F&B Manager and Kitchen Supervisor.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Maintains a clean and efficient kitchen operation
• Prepare all menu items in accordance to recipe and preparation standards.
• Properly labels all prepared food items in accordance with Health Department standards.
• Contributes to ensuring the highest quality food is served on a consistent basis while striving to achieve total guest satisfaction and a world class guest experience.
• Assists in operation of a clean, organized, and well stocked kitchen.
• Assists in inventory control including accepting product deliveries, managing inventory through proper rotation and efficient ordering,
• Maintains proper kitchen sanitation and the timely completion of all assigned tasks.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation in accordance to state and local health regulations.
• Cleans, sanitizes, organizes, and restocks all kitchen equipment as needed.
• Properly labels all prepared food items in accordance with Health Department standards.
• Operates and maintains food preparation and other kitchen equipment.
• Performs quality control to ensure consistent presentation of food items to café, catering and speakeasy guests.
• Suggests menu and recipe enhancements to management.
• Consistently and accurately performs all recordkeeping related to food preparation activity, sanitation, inventory, etc.
• Maintains courteous, professional and friendly manner with fellow employees, volunteers and guests.
• Participates in fostering an organizational culture that values innovation, promotes inclusion, and inspires excellence in the work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Experience / Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience cooking in a fast-paced environment in varied kitchen positions (grill, fryer, pantry, sauté and prep) preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Must be able to work closing shifts and evenings as needed.
• Must possess hearing, visual and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations, distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature and presentation and preparation.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time (up to 9 hours).
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc.
• Ability to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam, and heat in a confined area.
• Ability to traverse stairwells, loading ramps, etc.
• Must possess all required work cards including Southern Nevada Health District Food Handlers Card prior to the opening.
• Passion for creating a world-class museum that is unrivaled in content and recognized for a truly outstanding guest experience.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Work experience may be considered as a substitute for academic credential.