J23 Culinary Specialist

About the position

Jamul Casino is seeking a skilled culinary professional to join our team. Since its opening in October 2016, Jamul Casino has been growing tremendously, offering a variety of dining options and entertainment experiences. The successful candidate will provide friendly, fast, and helpful customer service while preparing high-quality food in a fast-paced environment. This role involves working closely with the Sous Chef to maintain culinary standards and operational guidelines, ensuring a clean and well-stocked kitchen. The position requires proficiency in various culinary tasks, including butchering meats and seafood, and adhering to food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, fast, and helpful customer service to all guests and team members.
• Follow recipes to prepare and/or cook food to meet departmental standards or as directed.
• Measure, convert and make recipe substitutions without affecting quality.
• Work closely with Sous Chef to monitor culinary standards and operational guidelines including kitchen areas, food preparation activities and facilities.
• Administer all aspects of food preparation, ensuring the kitchen is clean, well-stocked and problem-free.
• 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.
• Complete knowledge and understanding of kitchen equipment to include safe operations and regulation of temperatures for proficient cooking times and temperatures.
• Proficient at soups, sauces, starches, thickeners, and emulsifiers.
• Perform the functions of any culinary task assigned within kitchen such as broiler, sauté, and prep when needed.
• Proficient in butchering of all meats and seafood.
• Write prep list and take inventory.
• Partner with culinary leadership to work as a team to ensure coordinated workflow during shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Exhibit excellent knife skills, classic cuts, and sharpening.
• Assist in operation of other food and beverage venues as needed.
• Attend all departmental and company training programs or meetings as directed.
• Properly maintains, cleans, and sanitizes equipment and work areas to meet departmental standards or as directed.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must be able to acquire and maintain an appropriate gaming license.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional kitchen, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or senior cook role, preferably in a resort or casino environment.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• In-depth understanding of food safety standards and kitchen sanitation practices.
• Creative approach to food preparation and plating, with a focus on consistency.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Culinary certification or degree preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Team member appreciation days
• Relaxation nooks
• Zen room
• Team dining area
• Fitness center
• Complimentary EV charging