Sports Grill Cook

North Fork Mono Casino & Resort•Notarb, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Grill Cook prepares and cooks high-quality food according to established recipes and standards, ensuring meals are prepared and presented to a high standard and delivered in a timely manner. The role includes ingredient preparation, cooking menu items, and potentially supporting menu planning, ordering supplies, and inventory management. Duties are performed in accordance with company standards, policies, procedures, health and safety regulations, and department sanitation requirements. The position reports directly to the Sports Grill Sous Chef. The cook works in a high-volume kitchen environment and collaborates with culinary leadership and front- and back-of-house team members. Work is performed on site in Madera, California, and may take place in hot, cold, noisy, or confined areas, with possible secondhand smoke and trained chemical use. Schedules may include days, evenings, graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of culinary experience.
Ability to work hands-on in a kitchen preparing high-volume production across butchering, baking, soups, stocks, sauces, roasting, sautéing, broiling, grilling, and cold food production.
Effective written and verbal communication with guests, team members, and management.
Sound judgment and maturity in decision-making, including in 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.
Current Food Handler certification, or ability to acquire one; the employer will provide certification upon hire if needed.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tribal Gaming Commission Gaming License, including passing a background investigation.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Able to lift 50 pounds and push 150 to 250 pounds on a pushcart; able to enter and exit walk-ins ranging from -10 to 140 degrees, with or without assistance.
Able to stand for long periods, walk frequently, bend, and reach to a height of six feet, with or without assistance.
Manual dexterity and normal corrective vision, including the ability to see color and distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols; normal senses of smell, taste, and touch.
Able to work various shifts, including days, evenings, graveyard, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Practice, support, and promote North Fork Mono Casino's culture and demonstrate its Service Standards.
Prepare ingredients and components for menu items according to recipes and standards, including washing, chopping, slicing, dicing, mixing, seasoning, and preparing sauces and dressings.
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 accuracy 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 and productively with the Sous Chef, Chef, and front- and back-of-house team members.
Attend daily pre-shift meetings and communicate relevant information to team members.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation according to department policies and health department standards.
May contribute to menu planning by suggesting dishes or variations.
May perform basic kitchen equipment maintenance and cleaning.
Know the location and contents of the SDS book and understand emergency procedures.
Display and encourage teamwork in the department.
May assist with inventory management, stock monitoring, and reordering supplies.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.