Cook 1

Cache Creek Casino Resort • Brooks, CA

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Ensure the highest quality food preparation and presentation in the kitchen stations.

Requirements

• Previous experience in food preparation and basic knowledge of kitchen operations.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Cache Creek Casino Resort Tribal Gaming License.

Responsibilities

• In-house training to prepare all necessary menu items, including soups and sauces, as directed by the Chef-on-Duty.
• In-house training to operate large volume cooking equipment such as Grill, Deep Fryers, Griddles, Salamander, Stove Tops, Ovens, Braiser, and Steamer along with new equipment in the future.
• Basic and simple preparation of Mexican, Italian, and American Cuisine.
• In-house training to be skillful in grill, sauté, and broiling techniques.
• In-house training with culinary management to operate machineries, such as Power Mixers, Slicer, Emulsifier, Steamer, etc., documented with signature sheets.
• Prepare basic hot food, cold food sandwiches, salads and dressings as needed.
• Demonstrate a proficient knife skills or ability to utilize a knife.
• Understand and display proper handling of meat, fish, poultry, vegetables and dairy products in accordance with HACCP standards.
• Organize a speed rack in proper order.
• Check the quality and temperature of food, ensuring product consistency with health standards followed by using Time and Temperature Logs.
• Rotate food in coolers, dry storage and utilize mise en place to ensure freshness and reduce waste and spoilage. (FIFO, First In First Out)
• Prepare food to the highest standards of culinary quality.
• Clean, sanitize, and restock workstations, storeroom and walk in refrigerators.
• Set up mise en place for your assigned station.
• Help others as needed - various banquet productions and/or other outlets - thus contributing to an environment where teamwork prevails.
• Keep work areas and refrigerators clean, sanitized and organized at all times.
• Report all faulty equipment or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain professional grooming and appearance and act as a role model according to established grooming and appearance policy.
• Willing to learn additional skills from mentor.
• Comply with all Cache Creek Casino Resort safety, health and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Assist with special events when needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Chef on Duty.

Benefits

• Great Pay
• Opportunities to Grow
• Gas Discounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Recognition Program
• Free meals in our Employee Dining Room
• Weekly Paychecks
• Affordable Healthcare
• Employee Discounts
• Direct Deposit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed