Team Dining Room Cook

North Fork Mono Casino•Madera, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Dining Room (TDR) 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 while complying with health and safety regulations. Duties include preparing ingredients and menu items and may include ordering supplies, menu planning, and inventory management. The position reports directly to the TDR Sous Chef and is performed in accordance with Company standards, policies, and procedures. The work is performed onsite in Madera, California. The role involves regular contact with Team Members and Guests and maintenance of the assigned work area. Conditions may include unusually hot, cold, or noisy areas, secondhand smoke, confined spaces, and trained chemical use. Schedules may include various shifts, overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Qualified Native American applicants receive preference over non-Native American applicants when they meet the minimum qualifications. Duties may be changed, expanded, reduced, or delegated by Management to meet business needs.

Requirements

Ability to work hands-on in a kitchen environment involving two-meal-period and high-volume production, including 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 form.
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.
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.
Manual dexterity to perform job functions; normal corrective vision range, color vision, and ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.
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.
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, weekends, and holidays; work may also include overtime.

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 Service Standards.
Prepare ingredients and components, including sauces and dressings, according to recipes and standards.
Prepare a variety of dishes using cooking methods and equipment such as broilers, grills, fryers, and ovens.
Prepare orders received through a computerized system, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery, if applicable.
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 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 requirements.
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.
May assist with inventory management, stock monitoring, and reordering supplies.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.