Cook III at San Manuel

Highland, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Presentation, Knife Skills, Cooking Methods, Food Safety, Recipe Reading, Multitasking, Teamwork, Customer Service, Health Codes, Food Rotation, Training, Communication, Time Management, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Under direction of the Sous Chef, the Cook III (Specialty Cook) prepares specialty cuisine items for guest consumption on designated shifts. Utilize specialty skill sets in specific cuisine and uses only approved recipes, cooking methods and ingredients as set by Food & Beverage/Culinary Management. Maintains all food, equipment and kitchens to set health codes and casino standards. Maintains a positive, team oriented and accommodating attitude toward guests (internal as well as external), fellow team members and management at all times. Operates in representation of the culinary team’s best in class culture, while championing the goals and priorities of the Tribe in a manner that reflects and upholds the Tribal Community’s vision, mission and values. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assists with maintaining designated workstation throughout all levels of business flow; ensures that recipes, flavor profiles, consistency in quality, appearance and production time frames are adhered to for all menu/food items being produced on assigned station; ensures food service lines are fully stocked for forecasted business flow and restock before end of shift. 2. Possesses an advanced knowledge of basic and specialty food products (meat, poultry, fish, produce, dry goods, etc.), and standard food production equipment; possesses excellent knife skills and is responsible for understanding and performing advance and specialized cooking methods. Responsible for multitasking within those basic cooking methods to ensure no interruption in servicing of the guests. 3. Possesses good understanding of the food rotation method “FIFO” and is directly responsible for ensuring labels and dating all food items on their designated stations as well as the kitchen as a whole. Ensures all food items are within expiration dates or if not that they are disposed of and properly logged on waste sheets. Possesses the ability to read recipes, production lists and any other necessary collateral paperwork, such as diagrams and logs, to be able to perform necessary duties as well as explain to and train cook staff on how to use these items efficiently. 4. Reports any injuries, accidents or possible unsafe work environment issues to management immediate when identified, at all times. 5. Performs other duties as assigned to support the eﬃcient operation of the department. EDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS • High School Diploma or GED required. • Culinary arts degree from accredited school preferred. • Minimum five (5) years’ experience working in high-volume line cooking or production cooking in a full-service dining establishment or food service establishment required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA) • Demonstrates advance knowledge of food preparation and presentation. • Capable of following procedures and taking direction. • Possesses the ability to read recipes, production lists and any other necessary collateral paperwork, such as diagrams and logs, to be able to perform necessary duties. REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS • At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license. • Must obtain and maintain a Food Handler’s Card. • Select One of the Following for Driving Responsibilities: o No Driving Responsibilities: Role does not require a driver’s license or insurance. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS – ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled commercial kitchen setting. • Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences. • Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts. • Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. • Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally. • Sedentary work: involves sitting some of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. • Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. • Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone. • Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone. • Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility. • Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties. • Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours. • Must present a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with departmental policy. • The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke. Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law. As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today! San Manuel is one of the largest employers in California’s Inland Empire. Managing one of the world’s busiest casinos, our many restaurants, and a fully functioning tribal government means we can offer an incredibly wide range of professional and support positions. Each is an opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to a better future for all of us. Your commitment to San Manuel is matched by our commitment to you. We offer a Total Rewards package of monetary, benefits and development rewards to individuals who meet and exceed specific goals. These programs support our pay-for-performance philosophy.

Responsibilities

The Cook III prepares specialty cuisine items under the direction of the Sous Chef, ensuring adherence to recipes and quality standards. They maintain their workstation and ensure food service lines are stocked for business flow.