Buffet - Cook I

Valley View Casino & Hotel•Valley Center, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook I safely prepares food items in a quick, timely, and accurate manner while following menu specifications and standard recipes. The role supports positive guest relations and guest satisfaction, maintains food quality and presentation, and follows sanitation and safety standards. Team members are expected to uphold Valley View Casino & Hotel’s Standards of Excellence, maintain regular attendance, and conduct their responsibilities professionally and ethically. Management may assign other duties.

Requirements

At least six months of experience as a Cook in a high-volume restaurant environment.
Ability to identify pan types and knife types.
Demonstrated proficiency using a slicer, mixer, Robo Coupe, tongs, chef’s knife, bread knife, paring knife, steel, high-heat spatula, turner, and whisk.
Knowledge of sanitary practices and working knowledge of weights, measures, and cooking techniques.
Possession of the basic tools needed to perform Cook duties.
Reading and math skills sufficient to follow recipes and measurements, including performing arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to stand on a hard surface for the entire shift and tolerate extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Effective communication and organizational skills.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency.
Must successfully pass a drug screening test and applicable auditions or skill testing.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Formal culinary training.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to standard recipes and menu specifications to ensure product consistency.
Apply knowledge of cooking techniques, base sauces, stocks, and soups.
Work with staff to cook, prepare, plate, and assemble food.
Operate kitchen equipment, including slicers, steamers, deep fryers, ovens, broilers, grills, mixers, kettles, and flat tops.
Maintain knowledge of food products and replenish or restock workstations with supplies.
Rotate products using first-in, first-out practices and label and date products for safekeeping and sanitation.
Check station setup and cleanliness before, during, and after shifts.
Follow health codes, hand-washing guidelines, and safety procedures, and encourage team members to do the same.
Maintain picture-perfect plate presentation.
Maintain positive guest relations, resolve complaints, and greet guests courteously using personalized service.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Uphold the casino’s Standards of Excellence and maintain professional and ethical conduct and consistent attendance.