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Veranda

Executive Chef

Las Vegas, NV

$69K - $95K/yr

Formal culinary education or apprenticeship * Experience launching new culinary programs or ... Chef of VERANDA, you will help shape a next-generation corporate dining experience where culinary ...

Veranda

Executive Chef

Las Vegas, NV

$69K - $95K/yr

Formal culinary education or apprenticeship * Experience launching new culinary programs or ... Chef of VERANDA, you will help shape a next-generation corporate dining experience where culinary ...

Veranda

Executive Chef

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$69K - $95K/yr

Formal culinary education or apprenticeship * Experience launching new culinary programs or ... Chef of VERANDA, you will help shape a next-generation corporate dining experience where culinary ...

50 Eggs

Executive Chef

Las Vegas, NV

$69K - $95K/yr

Formal culinary education or apprenticeship * Experience launching new culinary programs or ... Chef of VERANDA, you will help shape a next-generation corporate dining experience where culinary ...

Wakuda

Sous Chef

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

Position Summary The Sous Chef serves as a key culinary leader in WAKUDA's kitchen, responsible for ... Formal culinary education or apprenticeship preferred * Experience leading high-performing culinary ...

50 Eggs

Sous Chef

Las Vegas, NV

$47K - $64K/yr

Position Summary The Sous Chef serves as a key culinary leader in WAKUDA's kitchen, responsible for ... Formal culinary education or apprenticeship preferred * Experience leading high-performing culinary ...

WAKUDA

Sous Chef

Las Vegas, NV

$47K - $64K/yr

Position Summary The Sous Chef serves as a key culinary leader in WAKUDA's kitchen, responsible for ... Formal culinary education or apprenticeship preferred * Experience leading high-performing culinary ...

WAKUDA

Sous Chef

Las Vegas, NV

$47K - $64K/yr

Position Summary The Sous Chef serves as a key culinary leader in WAKUDA's kitchen, responsible for ... Formal culinary education or apprenticeship preferred * Experience leading high-performing culinary ...

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Virgin Hotels

Sous Chef - Lucia Mexican Grill

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$48K - $64K/yr

YOUR MISSION (The ) The Sous Chef will play an important role in directing the preparation and ... apprenticeship and 3 years progressive experience WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE'S * Comply with all safety ...

Virgin Hotels

Sous Chef - Lucia Mexican Grill

Las Vegas, NV

$48K - $64K/yr

YOUR MISSION (The ) The Sous Chef will play an important role in directing the preparation and ... apprenticeship and 3 years progressive experience WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE'S * Comply with all safety ...

Mott 32

Dim Sum Chef

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

Culinary training with a focus on Chinese cuisine, or equivalent apprenticeship under a recognised dim sum Master Chef. * Language Skills: Native or highly proficient Cantonese speaker. English is an ...

Mott 32 Vegas Management

Dim Sum Chef

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

Culinary training with a focus on Chinese cuisine, or equivalent apprenticeship under a recognised dim sum Master Chef. * Language Skills: Native or highly proficient Cantonese speaker. English is an ...

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Virgin Hotels

Executive Chef - Banquets

Las Vegas, NV

$68K - $94K/yr

Additionally, the Executive Chef Banquets will be responsible for Maintain department objectives ... apprenticeship and four years of progressive food preparation experience THE WORKING CONDITIONS

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Cook Apprentice

Southern Nevada Joint Management Culinary & Bartenders Training

North Las Vegas, NV • On-site

$15/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

General Description:

The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas (CALV) is the country’s leading nonprofit Culinary and Hospitality training institute. CALV’s mission is to train people for successful hospitality careers in Las Vegas. CALV’s vision is to reduce poverty and eliminate unemployment by providing youth, adults, and displaced workers with employability and vocational skills.

The Professional Cook Apprentice is a work-as-you-learn program, supplemented with in-class learning. The Apprentice will work with the current operations and operational mentors to develop their skills in the culinary field. The Apprentice will work up to 2000 hours in various operations, including catering and banquets, institutional settings, and multiple restaurants. The Apprentice will receive 157 hours of in-class training in various topics. The apprentices will be rated on their technical and behavioral competencies.

The Professional Cook Apprentice will be responsible for the day-to-day workload of the operation they are scheduled in. They will be expected to follow all company policies, be in attendance on scheduled days, attend all in-class training, and follow all SNHD policies.

Goals for the Professional Cook Apprentice Program:

The program goals are to:

  • Deliver students with an equal opportunity to acquire professional culinary training and certification through a world-class hospitality training program.
  • Provide the necessary skills to students to become top-rated culinarians and create opportunities for applied learning in various restaurants, catering, and banquets, and institutional settings.
  • Prepare students to work as a responsible, positive, and dedicated employee while demonstrating the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in the workplace.

Responsibilities of the Professional Cook Apprentice:

  • Prepare and produce food items for the current operational needs.
  • Maintain all SNHD regulations and CALV requirements.
  • Maintain open communication with staff and chefs/journey workers.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Adhere to all company values, principles, and procedures.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in core competencies.
  • Engage in all in-class learning sessions.
  • Build relationships with mentors and staff.
  • Manage workload daily.
  • Seek assistance when needed from other staff and mentors.

Course Topics:

  • Leadership 1 & 2
  • Stewarding and Sanitation
  • Cost Management
  • Nutrition and Special Diets
  • Front of House Operation
  • Introduction to Wine
  • Building Flavors
  • Dairy Products
  • Principles of Cooking
  • Stocks and Sauces
  • Soups
  • Butchery
  • Veal, Beef, Pork, and Lamb
  • Fish & Shellfish
  • Advanced Vegetable Cooking and Grains
  • Pasta
  • Salads and Salad Dressings
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Principle of Baking

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age. (required)
  • Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
  • Completion of a structured pre-apprenticeship training program or two years’ experience in related field of work. (required)
  • Reliable transportation (required)
  • Equivalent combination of formal education and appropriate related experience may be considered.

Essential Functions:

  • Must demonstrate the company’s core values: PRIDE (People; Respect; Integrity; Diversity; Education)
  • Must exemplify the company’s customer service initiative: LEAD WITH PRIDE

Licensing and Certification:

  • Current SNHD Food Handler Safety Training Card (required)
  • ServSafe Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

We’re committed to supporting our employees both at work and beyond. Full-time team members enjoy generous PTO and holiday pay, company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a fully funded pension plan to help you plan confidently for the future. On-call employees may also qualify for select benefits based on employment status and hours worked.

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