J23 Culinary 3

Jamul•Jamul, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting in the preparation and cooking of food according to established recipes and standards, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, and adhering to all food safety and sanitation regulations. The position requires understanding and executing AAA service standards, providing excellent guest service, and collaborating with the culinary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations and customer satisfaction. The individual will also be responsible for taking inventory, communicating needs for ordering and prep lists, and maintaining a working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food products.

Requirements

Ability to earn and maintain a current Food Handlers Card and knowledge of safe sanitary practices.
Ability to have clear and effective communication skills.
Must be able to work under extreme heat or cold kitchen conditions.
Must have mathematical skills in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be able to acquire and maintain an appropriate gaming license.
Must have the ability or the willingness to learn weights, measurements, and culinary knife skills.
Must learn and maintain sanitary and safety practices.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate knife skills, sharpening.

Responsibilities

Understand and execute AAA service standards.
Provide friendly, fast, and helpful great guest service to all external and internal guests.
Follow recipes to prepare and/or cook food to meet Jamul Casino Culinary standards or as directed.
Measure and convert recipes without affecting quality.
Accepts direction during day-to-day operations to ensure culinary standards and operational guidelines including kitchen areas, food preparation activities and facilities are met.
Efficient preparation of all food related items based on established recipes and plating procedures for both batch and individual plated with attention to maintaining appropriate volume, quality, cleanliness, and attractiveness.
Knowledge/understanding of kitchen equipment to include safe operations and regulation of temperatures for proficient cooking times and temperatures.
Adhere to regulatory, department and company policies.
Partner with culinary leadership to work as a team to ensure coordinated workflow during shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction.
Be familiar with and have exposure to prep list.
Take daily inventory of product and effectively communicate with lists for ordering and prep lists.
Exhibit intermediate knife skills, sharpening.
Assist in operation of other food and beverage venues as needed.
Attend all departmental and company training programs or meetings as directed.
Properly maintain, clean, and sanitize equipment and work areas to meet departmental standards or as directed by leads and chefs.
Perform all job duties in a safe and responsible manner.
Meet department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirements.
Perform other job related and compatible duties as assigned.
Follow FIFO standards, labeling and dating all products to ensure freshness.
Maintain working knowledge of all equipment and food products.
Assist with the preparation of ingredients such as chopping vegetables, marinating meats.
Follow instructions from senior kitchen staff to cook dishes, such as grilling, boiling, frying, or baking, ensuring food is prepared according to recipe specifications.
Keep workstations clean and organized, ensuring all cooking equipment, utensils, and surfaces are sanitized.
Follow proper food storage procedures.
Adhere to health and safety regulations for food handling, storage, and kitchen cleanliness.
Ensure all food safety protocols are followed.
Support senior cooks, chefs, and kitchen managers by completing basic cooking tasks and preparing ingredients in a timely manner.
Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork skills to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
Maintain a clean and consistent attendance record.