Connect Staffing is hiring entry level Cook / Servers for a pop-up banquet hall serving meals to construction workers at a Data Center project in McCarran, NV. This is a temp position paying $16-$19/hr depending on experience. In this role, you will prepare and cook menu items from scratch using a grill, sauté station, and fryer, while also taking guest orders and delivering food and beverages to tables. This is a working kitchen environment with steady volume throughout the project.
Pay: $16-$19/hr
Schedule: Daytime shift. Evening, weekend, holiday, and overtime shifts may be required
Location: McCarran, NV 89437
Job Type: Temp 2-3 year project
Primary workplace language(s): English
Work Environment: Pop-up banquet hall / scratch kitchen serving a Data Center construction crew in a rural area
Responsibilities
- Work both back-of-house and front-of-house in a from-scratch kitchen serving large volumes of construction workers in a banquet-style setting.
- Operate grill, sauté station, and fryer following recipes and quality standards.
- Wash, chop, and portion ingredients for service.
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen stations, service areas, and dining areas throughout the shift.
- Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.
Minimum Requirements
- 6+ months of recent cook, prep cook, or similar experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in catering, buffets, banquet halls, food production or restaurant kitchen environment. Experience operating a grill, sauté station, or commercial fryer.
- Familiarity with scratch cooking and following standardized recipes.
- Experience taking guest orders and delivering food in a restaurant or banquet setting.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (ServSafe or equivalent a plus).
- Experience in high-volume or catering / banquet-style food service.
- Previous experience in a kitchen, food service, or restaurant environment - or a strong willingness to learn (entry-level candidates welcome).
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Cook, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Short Order Cook, Military Mess Hall, Cruise Ship Cook.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must provide and wear non-slip shoes.
- Must pass a drug screen.
- Must pass a background check.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (E-Verify).
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Direct deposit / Paycard.
- Health and dental benefits available.
- Earn referral bonuses.
After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.
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