Cafe Pantry - PT

THUNDER VALLEY CASINO•Lincoln, CA

About The Position

The Cafe Pantry is responsible for preparation of all cold items and some hot items including, but not limited to, salads, fruits, deli meats, breakfast items, platters, condiments, and special requests as needed. The Pantry will also prepare sauces and dressings and is responsible for cutting cakes and pies and setting up desserts. The Pantry will stock items needed for warmers and refrigerators, refill items that are low in product, place proper utensils, and check chilled salad items and steam table temperatures. Responsibilities must be performed in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Previous experience in food preparation preferred.
High school education or equivalent preferred.
Ability to manage time effectively with minimal supervision. Ability to handle high pace production.
Ability to handle constructive criticism and be willing to continuously improve.
Possess and demonstrate great attention to detail in order to maintain kitchen’s appearance and operating standards.
Must be able to read all tickets and organize food production in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members and Management in both written and verbal form.
Ability to work varied schedules.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to obtain UAIC Tribal Gaming License.
Requires normal, corrective vision range, the ability to see color and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
Must be able to push up to 250 lbs. on a pushcart.
Must be able to enter walk-in units with temperatures to -10 degrees.
Must be able to bend and reach to a height of 6 feet with or without assistance.
Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time in a hot or cold kitchen environment.
Manual dexterity to operate job related equipment.

Responsibilities

Practice, support, and promote Thunder Valley Casino Resort’s “ELITE” company-wide service mission and demonstrate AAA Four Diamond service standards at all times.
Prepare food according to daily meal plan and Thunder Valley Casino Resort’s standards and specifications. The majority of the production will consist of cold food preparation. Production will also include hot food preparation and will involve frying, sautéing, griddling, carving, broiling, and steaming all meats, fish, vegetables and poultry. Food preparation may include cold salads, sandwiches, cold displays, salad dressings, slicing deli meats and cheese.
Prepare and cook food in a timely manner according to the needs of the daily operations.
Assist daily and monthly inventories.
Attend daily Team Member pre-shift meetings.
Communicate with management and the Stewarding department on any daily equipment needs.
Ensure and comply with a safe and hazard free work environment according to the Health department guidelines.
Follow set schedules and specific job duties.
Display knowledge of all emergency procedures.
Treat each Team Member with care, dignity, fairness and respect.
Display and encourage teamwork in the department.
Communicate consistently with all managers, keeping them aware of all department activities.
Adhere to all policies and procedures as set forth by Food and Beverage leadership.
Follow SOPs, recipe books, and guidelines and have all necessary supplies to provide consistency and quality of service.
Maintain cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards in accordance with department policies and those of the Department of Indian Health.
Maintain California Food Handlers Certificate.
Ensure that kitchen and equipment are in good working order and that the work area is clean and hazard-free. Notify a supervisor immediately if kitchen and equipment are not in good working order.