Cafe Cook - FT

THUNDER VALLEY CASINO•Lincoln, CA

3d•$21 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Cafe Cook performs hands-on food production in the Cafe, primarily preparing hot food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as stocks, salads, fruits, and deli meats. The role includes pizza and pasta production using applicable equipment, including a pizza oven, and preparation of sauces and dressings. The Cook also cuts cakes and pies, sets up desserts, stocks and replenishes warmers and refrigerators, places utensils, and checks chilled salad items and steam table temperatures. All duties must be performed in accordance with company standards, policies, and procedures. The Cook prepares food according to daily meal plans and resort standards, supports daily operations, inventories, and team communications, and maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen. The position requires adherence to food safety and department guidelines, including maintaining a California Food Handlers Certificate and completing Safe Serve and TIPS classes. Work is typically in a kitchen that may be hot, cold, or noisy, and may also take place in the casino where secondhand smoke is present.

Requirements

Two years of experience in the culinary industry.
Ability to work hands-on in any kitchen environment, including three-meal periods and high-volume production.
Ability to manage time effectively with minimal supervision and handle high-paced production.
Ability to accept constructive criticism and continuously improve.
Strong attention to detail to maintain kitchen appearance and operating standards.
Ability to read tickets and organize food production in a timely manner.
Effective written and verbal communication with Guests, Team Members, and Management.
Ability to work varied schedules.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to obtain a UAIC Tribal Gaming License.
Ability to maintain normal or corrected vision, see color, and distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.
Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without assistance and push up to 250 pounds on a pushcart.
Ability to enter walk-in units with temperatures as low as -10 degrees.
Ability to bend and reach to a height of six feet with or without assistance.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods in a hot or cold kitchen environment.
Manual dexterity to operate job-related equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Practice, support, and promote Thunder Valley Casino Resort’s ELITE service mission and AAA Four Diamond service standards.
Prepare food according to the daily meal plan and resort standards, including hot and cold food production and pizza station production.
Fry, sauté, griddle, carve, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and poultry; prepare salads, sandwiches, cold displays, dressings, and sliced deli meats and cheese.
Prepare and cook food in a timely manner to meet daily operational needs.
Assist with daily and monthly inventories.
Attend daily Team Member pre-shift meetings.
Communicate equipment needs to management and the Stewarding department.
Maintain a safe, hazard-free work environment and comply with Health department guidelines; complete Safe Serve and TIPS classes.
Follow schedules and assigned job duties, and demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures.
Treat Team Members with care, dignity, fairness, and respect, and encourage teamwork.
Keep managers informed about department activities and follow Food and Beverage leadership policies and procedures.
Follow SOPs, recipe books, and guidelines, and maintain necessary supplies to support consistent service and quality.
Maintain cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with department policies and Department of Indian Health requirements.
Maintain a California Food Handlers Certificate.
Keep the kitchen, equipment, and work area clean and in good working order; promptly notify a supervisor of equipment problems.
Stock warmers and refrigerators, replenish low products, place proper utensils, and check chilled salad items and steam table temperatures.
Cut cakes and pies and set up desserts.
Perform the physical tasks associated with maintaining an assigned area, including standing, walking, lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and grasping.