The Cafe - Associate Cook

Valley View Casino & Hotel•Valley Center, CA

17h

About The Position

The Associate Cook will learn to safely prepare food items while following menu specifications and standard recipes in a quick, timely, and accurate manner. This Team Member will perform all duties in accordance with Valley View Casino & Hotel policies and within the realm of the Valley View Casino & Hotel’s Mission Statement. Carries out responsibilities with the direction of the culinary team and exercises good judgment to achieve desired results. Team Member will rely on limited experience instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Requirements

Must possess and demonstrate a positive attitude
Must possess and demonstrate a willingness to learn and have the ability to follow instructions and direction.
Ability to work within a team-centered work environment.
Ability to learn and maintain a working knowledge of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques.
Ability to learn and identify pan types and knife types.
Ability to maintain knowledge of sanitary practices.
Reading and math skills for recipes and measurement.
Ability to stand on a hard surface for long periods of time.
Ability to tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Effective communication and organizational skills.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency.
Must successfully pass a drug screening test.
Must be able to successfully pass applicable auditions or skill testing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Previous culinary experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain positive guest relations at all times, resolving guest complaints and ensuring guest satisfaction. Greet guests in a courteous and caring manner using personalized service.
Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product.
Build knowledge, understanding, and application of various cooking techniques.
Build preparation and knowledge of base sauces, stocks, and soups.
Actively participate with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble food.
Learn to operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and flat top.
Maintain a working knowledge of all food products.
Perform all assigned side work to include replenishing/restocking work station with supplies.
Rotate all products on the first-in, first-out philosophy. Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
Check station before, during, and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness.
Abide by all health codes and hand washing guidelines and encourage team members to do the same.
Fully observe all safety procedures.
Strive for picture perfect plate presentation.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Responsible for conducting all responsibilities in a professional and ethical manner
Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular attendance record.