**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_