Cook II

Viejas Casino & Resort; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement 401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with%

Paid Time Off

Bonus Eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Viejas Casino & Resort is seeking a Cook II to prepare and cook basic café-style menu items, ensuring food is presented appetizingly and to spec. The role covers hot and cold items, line setup, and adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of restaurant cooking experience, a valid Food Handlers Certificate, and must be 21 or older. Flexibility for varied shifts, including weekends, is required. This position operates in a fast-paced casino kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of restaurant production/cooking experience required.
• Food Handlers Certificate required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold items according to recipes and prep lists.
• Maintain quality and sanitation throughout service.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment following safety guidelines.
• Assist with mise en place and inventory checks as needed.

Skills

Knife handling

Culinary skills

Sautéing

Education

GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job Summary

The Cook II - Restaurant prepares and cooks basic café style food orders including meat, fish, poultry, and related items according to prescribed menus or recipes. Ensures that the food is presented in an appealing and appetizing manner.

Job Description

• Responsible for the preparation of hot and cold food items. Checks prep list, inventory on hand against projected needs to determine production.
• Completes all duties in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner; knows what additional tasks need doing and proactively works on those tasks when time permits.
• Possess skills needed for a la carte and short-order cooking – flat grill, griddle, fryers, chargrill, salamander, range, ovens, and steamers.
• Selects and safely operates equipment in compliance with the manufacture's requirements and properly maintains preparation equipment to include slicer, dicer, mandolin, mixer, juicer, power mixer and chopper.
• Possess specialized skills to prepare a range of food – sautéing and preparing eggs and pasta.
• Regularly tastes food and identifies issues before food is served; makes basic adjustments but also seeks Cook III's guidance to ensure quality product with minimal waste.
• Maintains high standards of quality and appearance for all food prepared and served.
• Understands and maintains consistency of product and quality assurance.
• Makes recipe conversions by properly adjusting volume of ingredients. Executes recipes efficiently with minimal direction or supervision.
• Understands and articulates intermediate food knowledge to include identification of ingredients, preparation, and cooking methods.
• Creates and completes prep list based on par levels and forecasted volume.
• Understands and takes steps to avoid cross contamination. Advises Cook III or higher of any potential sanitation or food safety concerns.
• Exhibits intermediate knife handling skills and proper techniques, executing accuracy at an accelerated pace.
• Checks par levels to determine variety and quantity of food products required per shift as well as the set-up for the following shift.
• Ensures all food items are properly covered, dated, and rotated to obtain proper quality control.
• Understands and practices food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Maintains and operates kitchen equipment properly.
• Setups and restocks kitchen.
• Breaks down, cleans, sanitizes, and reassembles all food preparation equipment after each use.
• Ensures that a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment is maintained.
• Adheres to all company and department policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Does not provide supervision to other team members.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Food Handlers Certificate required.
• Must be age 21 years of age or older.
• 2 to 3 years of restaurant production/cooking experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of char-grill, range, steamer, salamander, fryers, and oven use.
• Demonstrated knowledge of knife and culinary skills.
• Knowledge of basic butchering of meat and fish, salad, and cold food preparation.
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to adjust to and manage change effectively.
• Must be dependable, timely and have high attention to detail.
• Previous working knowledge of Point of Sales (POS) system preferred.
• Ability to work in a professional high-pressure environment while demonstrating and maintaining good personal relation/people skills and a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work flexible hours during the day or evening including weekends, holidays, and all blackout dates.

Hiring Preference

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with tribal and federal law, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians applies Native American preference in hiring. 85% of our Management Team have been promoted from within On our most recent Engagement Survey, 82% of our Team Members expressed that they were grateful to work at Viejas 40% of our Team Members have worked for us for more than 5 years and 23% for more than 10 years San Diego's Premier Gaming Resort, Viejas Casino & Resort is a AAA Four Diamond Award recipient since 2013. Viejas Casino & Resort features world-class gaming with thousands of slot machines, exciting table games, an outlet shopping center, and an off-track betting facility. Viejas Casino & Resort also features a variety of restaurants including the AAA Four Diamond Grove Steakhouse which offers classic and contemporary cuisine for the definitive gourmet experience. Baron Long Bar & Grill offers a casual sports bar dining experience with quality ingredients and house-made preparations. Ginger Noodle Bar offers classic and contemporary Asian fare in a comfortable and modern contemporary setting with an organic and natural influence. Grab & Go is the ideal place to enjoy sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, wholesome Poke bowls, and much more, all with speedy service to swiftly get you back to the game —24 hours a day! Viejas Hotel features 203 luxury rooms and 34 VIP suites, including a lush, spacious pool and lounge area and nine indoor-outdoor meeting spaces, including the magnificent Oak Ballroom. The highly anticipated adult-only tower, Willows Hotel & Spa offers an additional 159 VIP suites and luxury spa facilities. A perfect place to relax and regenerate, The Spa at Willows Hotel & Spa is a full-service spa that accentuates your Resort experience. Indulge in signature body and facial treatments specifically created to beautify and regenerate. Amenities include a steam room, sauna, saltwater pool, and whirlpool. The beautiful Viejas Outlets, located across the street from the casino, offers visitors a unique shopping experience with highly acclaimed stores, numerous eateries, Viejas Bowl, and Southern California’s largest outdoor ice rink. The best casino in San Diego just got even better. The Viejas Pit Stop, located at the Eastern parking lot is an oasis of travel perfection. With 16 gas pumps, 4 diesel pumps, a car wash and a comprehensive convenience store, to include hot and cold meal favorites, like BBQ Sandwiches, Mexican items, Wings, Pizza, fresh Donuts and more! Open 24 hours a day! AND myViejas players are able to redeem their points for fuel! Retirement 401(k) with company match Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with employer contribution Paid Time Off (3 weeks of PTO plus Holidays, start earning from day one!) Accident, Critical Illness & Disability Insurance Available Employee Assistance Program Bonus Eligibility for all Team Members $5,000 tuition reimbursement per calendar year (Annually, no limit during duration of employment) Unlimited Chiropractor Benefit with $10 co-pay Gym Membership Reimbursement Viejas Pit Stop Fuel Discount And, much more! Benefits vary for PT and FT employment

Benefits

• Retirement 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off (3 weeks of PTO plus Holidays, start earning from day one!)
• Accident, Critical Illness & Disability Insurance Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus Eligibility for all Team Members
• $5,000 tuition reimbursement per calendar year (Annually, no limit during duration of employment)
• Unlimited Chiropractor Benefit with $10 co-pay
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Viejas Pit Stop Fuel Discount
• And, much more!
• Benefits vary for PT and FT employment