Cook STEX

Spiegelworld creates genre-defying live entertainment destinations, combining smash-hit shows with one-of-a-kind cocktail and dining experiences, powered by the world’s most talented artists and artisans and devoured by savvy, seen-it-all adult audiences.

Founded in 2006, Spiegelworld is a community of 600+ organizers, agitators, dreamers, doers, insiders, outsiders and iconoclasts of every flavor, on a mission to make the world a more art-filled, inspired and playful place, one unforgettable memory at a time

About the Role 

Spiegelworld is looking for Cook STEX to join their team at Superfrico at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The Cook is responsible for executing on a world class menu to create a dining experience that guests will savor long after they have taken the last bite. The ideal candidate will have a high attention to detail and personal standards and ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ultimately, you’ll ensure we provide excellent guest service by preparing polished yet unpretentious dishes and delivering them consistently. This is a STEX position so the schedule will be based on the team's needs. The pay is $24.32648/hour per the Union's rates. 

What You’ll Do

• Set up a work station according to kitchen guidelines.
• Prepare, seasons, finishes, and garnishes designated recipes/menu items as assigned in accordance with established recipes and guidelines.
• Read tickets and prepare food items accordingly with 100% accuracy.
• Actively engage in our antiracist commitment and internal practices by participating in offered learnings, engaging in conversations around Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, and helping us maintain a safe and welcoming workspace.
• Create a work environment which promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction.
• Follow standardized presentations and seek approval on presentations for special request items.
• Maintain quality standards set forth by management and report any inconsistencies as necessary.
• Inspect all refrigeration and dry storage for proper temperature, handling and rotation of products.
• Wrap, labels and date all food products in accordance with SNHD standards.
• Work cleanly and maintain a clean and sanitary work environment in accordance with SNHD guidelines.
• Accurately handling food items to minimize waste and maintain health code
• Maintain a true understanding of the food regulations with the ability to recite upon request.
• Stock designated station for the next shift.
• Operate kitchen equipment in a safe and sanitary manner with complete understanding of how the equipment works.
• Work a station independently and efficiently with little or no assistance during regular business volumes.
• Taking part in pre-service duties and applicable closing duties
• Demonstrating a passion for details and a willingness to learn
• Upholding service preparation and culinary standards to ensure a memorable guest experience
• Prepare special requests as necessary to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist in the training of new employees as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

 All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and Spiegelworld policies, practices, and procedures.

What You Bring 

• At least one year of experience in a high-volume professional kitchen or culinary school environment.
• Basic understanding of cooking techniques and proper knife skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Polished appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to obtain and maintain full knowledge and understanding of company and department rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.
• Possess a commitment to quality service.
• A highly motivated and energetic personality with a strong commitment to excellence in hospitality.
• Must have valid work authorization for the US
• Successful drug and background check clearance prior to hire
• At least 21 years of age.

Preferred:

• At least two years of prep or line cook experience in a similar professional kitchen environment.
• Completed formal culinary training or apprenticeship.
• Serve Safe Certification for Food Handling.
• Previous experience working in an energetic, hospitality driven restaurant or nightlife venue.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a high volume professional foodservice and theater environment.
• Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination and air quality. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

What We Offer

Union provided benefits. Spiegelworld is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time employees. Benefits include vacation time & paid time off including holiday pay opportunities. What’s more, Spiegelworld offers employee discounts on goods and services that will help our employees live a better and healthier life.

IDEA

All Spiegelworld employees participate in deepening the organization’s commitment to becoming an inclusive and accessible organization by participation in IDEA. Standing for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility, the Spiegelworld IDEA program is an internal culture program that serves as the foundation of our lifelong commitment to antiracism within our company and the greater entertainment and hospitality circles we participate in. 

Each employee is responsible for conducting their work in an equitable manner and our staff works together to continue to learn about anti-racism, practice harm prevention, and support the greater communities we work in.

Please visit our website to learn more about our Statement of Inclusivity and Commitment to Anti Racism.

Hiring Journey

Community and collaboration are integral to the work we do and worlds we create at Spiegelworld. When filling new positions in our organization we feel it is so important to make sure the fit, for both you and us, is just right. While our goal is always to fill positions in a timely manner, we prioritize taking the time to truly get to know prospective candidates. The hiring timeline varies from role to role but can take anywhere from 2 weeks to several months.