Team Dining Room Cook

North Fork Mono Casino & Resort•Notarb, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Dining Room Cook prepares and cooks high-quality food according to established recipes and standards, ensuring that food is prepared and presented to a high standard and delivered in a timely manner while following health and safety regulations. The position involves preparing ingredients and menu items and may include ordering supplies, menu planning, and inventory management. Duties are performed in accordance with Company standards, policies, and procedures. The position reports directly to the TDR Sous Chef. The work is performed on site in Madera, California, in a kitchen environment that may be hot, cold, noisy, confined, or exposed to secondhand smoke. The role requires frequent contact with Team Members and Guests, care and maintenance of the assigned work area, and may involve trained chemical usage. Schedules may include days, evenings, graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

Ability to work hands-on in a kitchen environment supporting a 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 with Guests, Team Members, and management in written and verbal forms.
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.
At least two years of culinary experience.
Current Food Handler certification, or ability to acquire it; the employer will provide it upon hire.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Commission, including passing a background investigation.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds and pushing 150 to 250 pounds on a pushcart.
Must be able to work various shifts, including days, evenings, graveyard shifts, 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 or production kitchen environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Practice, support, and promote North Fork Mono Casino's culture and demonstrate exemplary Service Standards.
Prepare ingredients and components for menu items, 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 accurate preparation and timely delivery of meals, if applicable.
Maintain clean and sanitized workstations and follow food safety, food handling, and storage requirements.
Ensure food quality by checking freshness, cooking temperatures, and presentation.
Work collaboratively and productively with the Sous Chef and Chef.
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 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.