Sports Grill Cook

North Fork Mono Casino•Madera, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Grill Cook prepares and cooks high-quality food according to established recipes and standards, ensuring meals are presented to a high standard and delivered in a timely manner while following health and safety regulations. The role includes preparing ingredients and menu items and may involve menu planning, supply ordering, and inventory management. Work is performed in accordance with Company standards, policies, and procedures. The position reports directly to the Sports Grill Sous Chef. The role is performed on site in Madera, California. The work environment involves frequent contact with Team Members and Guests and may be unusually hot, cold, noisy, smoky, or confined. The position may require working varying shifts, including days, evenings, graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Duties may include trained chemical usage. Qualified Native American applicants receive preference when they meet the minimum qualifications.

Requirements

At least two years of culinary experience.
Current Food Handler certification, or ability to acquire certification; the employer will provide it upon hire.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Commission, including passing a background investigation.
Ability to work hands-on in a kitchen environment involving two-meal-period and high-volume production across butchering, baking, soups, stocks, sauces, roasting, sautéing, broiling, grilling, and cold food production.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form with Guests, Team Members, and management.
Sound judgment and maturity in decision-making, including when handling difficult situations.
Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, methods, and recipes.
Understanding of food safety regulations and hygiene practices.
Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to ensure accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to changing situations.
Manual dexterity to perform job-related functions; normal corrective vision, ability to see color and distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols; and normal senses of smell, taste, and touch.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and push 150 to 250 pounds on a pushcart, and to move in and out of walk-ins ranging from -10 to 140 degrees, with or without assistance.
Physical ability to stand for long periods, walk frequently, bend, and reach a height of six feet, with or without assistance.
Ability to work various shifts, including days, evenings, graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
High school diploma or GED preferred; some college or culinary vocational training preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-volume restaurant.
High school diploma or GED.
Some college or vocational training in the culinary field.

Responsibilities

Practice, support, and promote North Fork Mono Casino’s culture and demonstrate exemplary Service Standards.
Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, slicing, dicing, mixing, and seasoning them according to recipes and standards; prepare sauces, dressings, and other menu components.
Prepare a variety of dishes using cooking methods and equipment such as broilers, grills, fryers, and ovens.
Cook orders received through a computerized system, ensuring accurate preparation and timely delivery.
Maintain clean and sanitized workstations and follow food safety, food handling, and storage requirements.
Check food freshness, cooking temperatures, quality, and presentation.
Work collaboratively with the Sous Chef, Chef, and front- and back-of-house Team Members.
Attend daily pre-shift meetings and communicate pertinent information to fellow Team Members.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with department policies and health department standards.
May contribute to menu planning by suggesting dishes or variations.
May perform basic maintenance and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
Know where the SDS book is located and understand its contents.
Know emergency procedures and encourage teamwork in the department.
May assist with inventory management, stock monitoring, and reordering supplies.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.