Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $32.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
Job Description
Summer House is an exceptional dining establishment located within the Durango Casino & Resort in southwest Las Vegas. As part of the Lettuce Entertain You family, a respected and nationally recognized restaurant group with over 100 locations across the United States, Summer House brings the essence of California-inspired cuisine to life. This restaurant boasts a unique and vibrant atmosphere where summer never ends, serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch with both indoor and outdoor seating options. The menu features an array of fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients emphasizing sustainability and partnerships with local growers. Guests can enjoy Cali-style tacos, fresh salads,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous kitchen or food preparation experience an asset
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and varied shifts
- Physical ability to stand for entire shift and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to use kitchen tools safely including knives
- Understanding of food safety and sanitation procedures
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous kitchen or food preparation experience an asset
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Knowledge of food safety standards and practices
- Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Basic math skills for portion control
- Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards
Job Duties
- Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
- Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
- Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
- Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
- Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
- Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
- Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
- Maintain food safety and quality standards
- Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
- Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
- Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
- Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
- Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Get along well with others and be a team player
- Other duties will be assigned as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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