Marketplace Cook 1

Jamul Casino•Jamul, CA

10d

About The Position

The Marketplace Cook 1 prepares and cooks food according to recipes, established standards, and plating procedures. The role supports efficient kitchen operations by maintaining food quality, cleanliness, appropriate inventory and stocking, and safe use of kitchen equipment. The cook works with the Sous Chef and culinary leadership to coordinate workflow and meet business demands, and may perform broiler, sauté, prep, butchery, and other culinary tasks or assist at other food and beverage venues as needed. The position requires adherence to regulatory, departmental, and company policies, training attendance, safe work practices, and appearance and uniform requirements, including slip-resistant safety shoes. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and meet the stated education or equivalent experience, related experience, food-handling, and gaming-license requirements.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Culinary or Associate's degree, or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related experience and/or training.
Knowledge of applicable food preparation methods and measures for the assigned function.
Ability to earn and maintain a current Food Handlers Card.
Must be able to acquire and maintain an appropriate gaming license.
Ability to read and interpret English documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written English communication may also be required.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and use American money, weight, volume, and distance measurements.
Ability to count money and gaming chips and make change efficiently and accurately.
Ability to operate an adding machine and use basic computer skills.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing; handling tools, objects, or controls; reaching; and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds regularly, 50 pounds frequently, and 75 pounds occasionally.
Ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel, and balance while working in varying areas, including confined spaces.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, fast, and helpful customer service to guests and team members.
Follow recipes to prepare and cook food to departmental standards or as directed.
Measure, convert, and substitute recipe ingredients without affecting quality.
Work with the Sous Chef to monitor culinary standards and operational guidelines for kitchen areas, food preparation activities, and facilities.
Oversee food preparation and ensure the kitchen is clean, well-stocked, and problem-free.
Prepare food efficiently according to established recipes and plating procedures for batch and individual plated items, maintaining appropriate volume, quality, cleanliness, and appearance.
Use kitchen equipment safely and regulate temperatures to achieve appropriate cooking times and temperatures.
Prepare soups, sauces, starches, thickeners, and emulsifiers.
Perform assigned culinary tasks, including broiler, sauté, and prep work, as needed.
Butcher meats and seafood.
Follow regulatory, departmental, and company policies.
Write prep lists and take inventory.
Coordinate with culinary leadership and the team to maintain workflow during shifts, meet business demands, and ensure customer satisfaction.
Demonstrate knife skills, classic cuts, and knife-sharpening skills.
Assist with operating other food and beverage venues as needed.
Attend departmental and company training programs or meetings as directed.
Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas to departmental standards or as directed.
Perform job duties safely and responsibly.
Meet department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirements, including purchasing and wearing slip-resistant safety shoes while performing job duties.
Perform other job-related and compatible duties as assigned.