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Lead Cook/Server

Job DescriptionJob Description

Connect Staffing is hiring a Cook Server Lead for a pop-up banquet hall with a scratch kitchen serving a Data Center construction crew in McCarran, NV. This is a temp position paying $20–$22/hr. In this role, you will prepare food from scratch using fresh ingredients, run kitchen stations, take orders, and deliver food to guests — handling both back-of-house and front-of-house duties in the same shift. This is a high-volume, crew-feeding operation with consistent work for the right person.

Pay: $20–$22/hr

Schedule: Daytime shift. Evening, weekend, holiday, and overtime shifts may be required

Location: McCarran, NV

Job Type: Temp 2-3 year project

Primary workplace (s): English

Work Environment: Pop-up banquet hall / scratch kitchen serving a Data Center construction crew in a rural area

Responsibilities

  • Cook made-from-scratch menu items using fresh ingredients across multiple kitchen stations.
  • Manage ticket flow and coordinate timing between kitchen and dining floor to keep service moving.
  • Take guest orders accurately and deliver food to tables.
  • Lead shift operations across both front-of-house and back-of-house as needed.
  • Train and support less experienced team members during service.
  • Address guest concerns on the spot and maintain quality and consistency throughout the shift.

Minimum Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in a restaurant, food service, or high-volume kitchen environment.
  • 6+ months of lead cook or similar kitchen leadership experience.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience including shift lead or senior cook/server responsibilities.
  • Experience training or mentoring kitchen or dining room staff.
  • ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training.
  • Familiarity with high-volume or crew-feeding food service (construction sites, catering, cafeteria, or banquet operations).
  • Experience managing front-of-house and back-of-house flow simultaneously during peak service.
  • Experience working both kitchen and guest-facing roles within the same operation.
  • You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Cook, Line Cook, Server, Cook/Server, Lead Cook, Shift Lead, Banquet Cook, Catering Cook, Food Service Worker, Kitchen Lead.

Pre-Employment Requirements

  • Drug screen required.
  • Background check required.
  • E-Verify / work authorization required.
  • Must communicate effectively in English.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently.
  • Ability to work at a fast pace throughout the shift.
  • Non-slip shoes required (employee-provided).

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.

See all our current openings at jobs.connectstaffing.com

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Company DescriptionConnect Staffing is a staffing agency that connects reliable workers with solid temp-to-hire opportunities, so if things go well, there’s a real shot at getting hired on. We place people in industrial, warehouse, and light production roles, as well as in more specialized positions in areas such as office support, logistics, and other skilled roles.

Our team talks with you about your experience, skills, and shifts so we’re not just sending you anywhere that’s hiring. We work with employers who value dependable people and look for placements where you can show what you can do and, if it’s a good fit, move from temp to full-time hire.Company DescriptionConnect Staffing is a staffing agency that connects reliable workers with solid temp-to-hire opportunities, so if things go well, there’s a real shot at getting hired on. We place people in industrial, warehouse, and light production roles, as well as in more specialized positions in areas such as office support, logistics, and other skilled roles.\r\n\r\nOur team talks with you about your experience, skills, and shifts so we’re not just sending you anywhere that’s hiring. We work with employers who value dependable people and look for placements where you can show what you can do and, if it’s a good fit, move from temp to full-time hire.