Cook I

ROLLING HILLS CASINO•Corning, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook I position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of ingredients, preparing dishes according to standard recipes, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. This role involves operating kitchen equipment safely, ensuring food quality, and adhering to health and safety regulations. The Cook I works closely with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations and assists in plating and garnishing dishes. Ongoing training is expected to improve culinary skills and food safety knowledge.

Requirements

Minimum 21 years of age
Completion of Orientation and safety trainings
Additional trainings as assigned
Wear black nonslip shoes
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, menus, recipes, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Gaming license issued by the Paskenta Gaming Commission.
Food handler’s permit from a relevant government agency.
Regularly required to stand for extended periods, typically up to eight hours; use hands for tasks, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell.
Frequently required to talk or hear.
Occasionally required to walk.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to perform and adhere to all aspects of job description.
Able to conduct line and production check list.
Be able to work all stations in their assigned kitchen.
Run a shift including assigning stations, assigning prep list and production check list.
Make operational decisions based on company procedures in the Chef’s absence.
Ability to train, teach and demonstrate cooking skills, production policies as well as safety concerns.
Work effectively with FOH staff, and management.
Minimum 1 year cook 1 and 2 years cook 2 experience or equivalent.
A skill test may be necessary for each position consideration for the relevant venue.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
Culinary Arts Certificate or degree from two-year College or technical school preferred.
Experience with high volume cooking or fine dining preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of ingredients for meals, including washing, chopping, and measuring.
Review kitchen ticket specifications and create a plate accordingly.
Prepare dishes according to standard recipes, ensuring taste, presentation, and portion control.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace by following safe food handling practices and cleaning up spills immediately.
Assist in stocking supplies and monitoring inventory levels for kitchen ingredients and equipment.
Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, and grills safely and efficiently.
Ensure the freshness and quality of food items by regularly checking expiration dates and storage conditions.
Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including sanitization and food safety standards.
Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen operation.
Assist in plating and garnishing dishes before they are served to guests.
Engage in ongoing training to improve culinary skills and knowledge of food safety practices.
Other duties as assigned.