Professional Cook Apprentice
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 employability and vocational skills to youth, adults, and displaced workers.
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 for up to 2000 hours in various operations, such as catering and banquets, institutional settings, and multiple restaurants. The Apprentice will receive 180 hours of in-class training in different 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.
Essential Functions:
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent (required) OR equivalent combination of formal education and appropriate related experience may be considered. Reliable transportation.
Experience and Education Substitutions:
- None
Licensing and Certification:
- Valid driver's license (required)
- SNHD Food Handlers Card (required)
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
We’re committed to supporting our employees both at work and beyond. Full-time team members enjoy generous 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.