Steakhouse Cook

North Fork Mono Casino•Madera, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Steakhouse Cook prepares and cooks high-quality food according to established recipes and standards, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to a high standard and delivered in a timely manner while complying with health and safety regulations. The role includes ingredient preparation, cooking menu items, and may include menu planning, supply ordering, and inventory management. Work is performed in accordance with Company standards, policies, and procedures. The position reports directly to the Steakhouse Sous Chef. The cook works on site in Madera, California, in a kitchen environment that may be hot, cold, noisy, confined, or exposed to secondhand smoke. The role involves regular contact with Guests and Team Members and requires maintaining the assigned work area. Shifts may vary and include days, evenings, graveyard, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Trained chemical use may be required. 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 obtain it; the employer will provide certification upon hire if needed.
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 serving two meal periods and handling high-volume production, including fine dining, butchering, baking, soups, stocks, sauces, roasting, sautéing, broiling, grilling, and cold food production.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally 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 prepare and present food accurately.
Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to changing situations.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing 150 to 250 pounds on a pushcart, and standing, walking, bending, reaching, and performing kitchen tasks.
Ability to work various shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, graveyard shifts, holidays, and overtime.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Some college or vocational training in the culinary field preferred.
Experience in a full-service fine dining restaurant or steakhouse preferred.

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; prepare sauces, dressings, and other menu components according to recipes and standards.
Cook menu items using methods including grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling.
Prepare orders received through a computerized system accurately and deliver meals in a timely manner.
Keep workstations clean and sanitized and comply with food safety, handling, and storage requirements.
Plate food attractively and consistently in accordance with presentation guidelines.
Inspect ingredient quality and ensure dishes meet taste, appearance, and temperature standards.
Work collaboratively with the Sous Chef, Chef, and front-of-house 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 requirements.
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.
Promote teamwork within the department.
May assist with inventory management, stock monitoring, and reordering supplies.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.