COOK I - BUFFET

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading entertainment establishment as a Cook I - Buffet. The role involves food preparation for a diverse menu, ensuring cleanliness, and providing excellent guest service. Ideal candidates will have culinary training and the ability to work flexible hours. This position offers competitive pay and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; culinary experience preferred.
• Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience needed.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with employees and guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods to be grilled, fried, broiled, and more.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area and ensures food safety.
• Assists co-workers to ensure efficient kitchen operation.

Skills

Communication

Basic food preparation knowledge

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship or Associate’s Degree

Tools

Food preparation equipment (choppers, slicers, mixers, grinders)

Job description

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Overview

The incumbent in this position is responsible for properly preparing any and all foods listed on the respective menus that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, poached in an assigned kitchen outlet, or prepared in the pantry.

Overview

The incumbent in this position is responsible for properly preparing any and all foods listed on the respective menus that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, poached in an assigned kitchen outlet, or prepared in the pantry.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service.
• Prepares foods that are to be grilled, fried, broiled, baked, boiled, braised, poached or prepared in the pantry; ensures that all plates or pans served are aesthetically appealing and cooked to the specifications of the customer and the chef.
• Recognizes a variety of sauces and properly places them on all entrees featured on daily menus.
• Keeps work station neat and clean.
• Assists co-workers to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen.
• On occasion may perform duties for special events/ parties.
• Ensures cleanliness of working area; reports all equipment for safety failures, hazardous areas and accidents.
• Ensures the proper storing of any foods, including those from a previous function.
• Ensures that items are fully stocked and equipment is in good working condition.
• Ensures the proper closing down of work stations.
• Assists with other duties at special events or parties and assisting where necessary to include but not limited to carving, cooking, set up and or teardown stations or work areas or other duties as assigned.
• Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned.
• Perform work regularly and predictably.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Non-essential Functions

• Attend seminars when needed.
  
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

This knowledge and these abilities are typically acquired through a High School Diploma or Equivalent. A culinary apprenticeship, an Associate’s Degree from a culinary institution or an equivalent with some industry experience is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc):

• Must obtain and maintain a valid drivers and all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming/Lottery regulations.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass drug screening.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
  
  
  

Knowledge Of

• Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience.
  
  
  

Ability To

• Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests.
• Use all equipment associated with the position, including, but not limited to, choppers, slicers, mixers and grinders.
  
  
  

Additional Details

Closing:

The Tribal Council gives first preference in all of its employment practices to members of the Enterprise Rancheria Tribe who meet the job requirements.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Gambling Facilities and Casinos

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