Steakhouse Cook

North Fork Mono Casino & Resort•Notarb, CA

8d•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. The role includes preparing ingredients and menu items while following health and safety regulations and Company standards, policies, and procedures. The cook reports directly to the Steakhouse Sous Chef. Work is performed on site in Madera, California. The cook works in close contact with fellow Team Members and Guests and maintains the assigned work area. The work environment may be unusually hot, cold, or noisy, may contain secondhand smoke, and may include confined areas and trained chemical usage. Schedules may include various shifts, overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

At least two years of culinary experience.
Current Food Handler certification, or ability to obtain it; the employer will provide it upon hire if needed.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Commission, including passing a background investigation.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to work hands-on in a kitchen environment involving two-meal periods and high-volume fine-dining production, including 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 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.
Ability to perform job-related tasks requiring manual dexterity, normal corrective vision, color vision, and ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and push 150 to 250 pounds on a pushcart; ability to move in and out of walk-ins ranging from -10 to 140 degrees, with or without assistance.
Ability to stand for long periods, walk frequently, bend, and reach a height of six feet, with or without assistance.
Normal senses of smell, taste, and touch.
Ability to work various shifts, including days, evenings, graveyard shifts, weekends, and holidays, and to work overtime when scheduled.

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 Service Standards.
Prepare ingredients and components such as sauces and dressings according to recipes and standards.
Use cooking methods including grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling.
Prepare orders received through a computerized system accurately and deliver meals in a timely manner.
Maintain clean and sanitized workstations and follow food-safety, food-handling, and storage requirements.
Plate food attractively and consistently according to presentation guidelines.
Check ingredient quality and ensure dishes meet standards for taste, appearance, and temperature.
Collaborate with the Sous Chef, Chef, and front-of-house and back-of-house Team Members.
Attend daily pre-shift meetings and communicate relevant information to Team Members.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with department policies and health department requirements.
May contribute to menu planning and suggest dishes or variations.
May perform basic kitchen-equipment maintenance and cleaning.
Know the location and contents of the SDS book and be familiar with emergency procedures.
Promote teamwork within the department.
May assist with inventory management, stock monitoring, and reordering supplies.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.