Why our team
At the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas, working with us means more than just having a job — it means being part of a mission-driven team that’s transforming lives and strengthening our community.food service, bartending, and kitchen management.
Our state-of-the-art campus features real-life learning environments to
ensure you’re job-ready from day one. Each program focuses on both
technical and soft skills that employers demand.
The Values That Guide Us
People
To fulfill our mission we serve various members of our community. By working together, we can accomplish great things.
Respect
We respect the people we serve and each other. We respect everyones ideas and contributions to the orgnization in how we communicate, interact, and treat each other every single day.
Integrity
We experct absolute from our staff, including honesty, ethical behavior and good citizenship.
Education
Training is our central mission. We hold staff accountable for upholding our training principles and adhering to the highest industry standards.
We are proud to offer the following benefits to our eligible team members
- The Culinary Health Insurance PPO plan offers many options for getting care when you need it and includes in-network and out-of-network benefits.
- Dental services are provided with our in-network program.
- Eligible employees and dependents are entitled to Vision Care through EyeMed.
- We offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program for full-time employees; employees will begin accruing three weeks of PTO at the date of hire during their first year. PTO benefits grow with continued service. Part-time and on-call employees are also eligible to accrue PTO
- Eligible employees enjoy 15 paid holidays annually as part of our commitment to work-life balance
- The Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Program provides confidential treatment for you and your dependents.
- Company-sponsored pension plan
- 401k
- Life, Short Term Disability, Accidental
- As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy exclusive employee pricing on a variety of freshly prepared items at our Westside Bistro.
Bring Your Talent to CALV,
Make an Impact
Find Your Answers Here
Our hiring process is designed to be thorough, transparent, and respectful of your time. Here’s what you can typically expect:
- Application Review – Our team carefully reviews each application to match skills and experience with the role.
- Initial Screening – Selected candidates are invited to a short phone or video interview to discuss qualifications and expectations.
- Interviews – Depending on the role, this may include one or more interviews with team members or leadership.
- Offer- If you are chosen as the final candidate, we’ll contact you and make you an official offer
- Background Check– Pending job specific background screenings
- Onboarding- Once you accept the offer, we’ll guide you through a structured onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition into your new role and set you up for success.
We aim to communicate clearly at every step, keep the process efficient, and ensure the right fit for both you and our team.
You can check the status of your application by logging into the ADP applicant portal where you originally submitted it. Once logged in, you’ll be able to view the current status of your application and any updates related to your candidacy.
Onboarding typically takes 1 to 2 weeks to complete. We communicate each step of the process clearly so you’ll always know what to expect and what comes next.
