Line Cook

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the F&B Manager / Lead Cook, this position will serve, clean, prepare food and complete other related tasks with emphasis on food preparation and on independent work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must follow procedures, schedules and assignments precisely
• Must be able to follow basic recipes and cooking methods for all food preparation according to food handlers' guidelines
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks and be able to adapt to changing procedures job duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to communicate with prep cook and servers
• Must have knowledge and ability to use kitchen equipment and following all safety guidelines for the operation of all kitchen equipment, safely break down, clean and reassemble equipment.
• Uses sharp objects to cut or peel food items.
• Must be able to work in fast pace and hot environment with ability to multitask.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to work all shifts and holidays
• Must practice good personal hygiene.
• Follows sanitation practices, safe food storage, and correct procedures for handling refrigerated, frozen and dry stored items.
• Follows proper closing procedures and cleanup of your assigned station.
• Must be able to label and date all food stored and rotate as needed
• Reports any food items that need to be ordered or any spoilage of product to the supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned by F&B Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of food production and menu planning
• Knowledge and commitment to use proper sanitation and food preparation procedures as outlined in casino and department handbook, HACCP and OSHA.
• Food Handlers Certificate required
• Organized and attentive to details
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to be a team player and motivator
• Commitment to professionalism, to include optimal verbal and non-verbal communication
• Bilingual (preferred but not required)
• At least 18 years of age
• Must be able to complete the 90-day introductory period in consecutive days as scheduled
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Cahuilla Gaming License and submit to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
• Ability to obtain a California State Driver’s License.
• Ability to complete necessary Casino Essentials courses to carry out the job responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to be flexible in adapting to changing demands and volumes of work. Work environment requires significant standing, bending, kneeling, lifting and reaching. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and required to move about he Casino floor and exposed to a non-smoke free environment.
• Cahuilla Casino Hotel is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon successful passing of a pre-employment drug test and must qualify for a Cahuilla Gaming License, which includes an extensive background security check.
• If none of the applicants should meet the stated qualifications, applicants whose education and experience are less than the stated requirements, may be interviewed and hired provided the applicant hired submits a formal written training plan within (30) thirty days which can be completed within a reasonable time agreed upon by the supervisor and the applicant. Applicants who are hired and fail t meet the agreed upon formal training program, will be discharged upon failure to complete the specified training as so scheduled.
• A drug test will be required prior to employment and periodically thereafter.

NOTE

This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of these duties would not alter the overall evaluation of the position.