Cook III

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians; Highland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians seeks a Cook III (Specialty Cook) under the direction of the Sous Chef to prepare specialty cuisine on designated shifts, using approved recipes and methods to uphold casino standards and health codes.

The role requires advanced knife skills, knowledge of FIFO, and the ability to read recipes and production lists; candidates should have experience in high-volume kitchen operations and a culinary arts education is preferred.

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.
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining designated workstation and ensure recipes, flavor profiles, consistency in quality, and production time frames are followed.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of basic and specialty food products and standard food production equipment; multitask to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Understand FIFO, label and date all food items, dispose of expired items, and log waste.
• Report injuries, accidents or unsafe work environment issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties to support the efficient operation of the department.

Skills

Advanced cooking knowledge

Follow procedures

Read recipes/production sheets

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary arts degree preferred

Job 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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired.
• 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 establishmentrequired.
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Demonstrates advance knowledge of food preparation and presentation.
• Capable of following procedures and takingdirection.
• Possesses the ability to read recipes, productionlistsand any other necessary collateral paperwork, such as diagrams and logs, to be able to perform necessary duties.

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 andmaintaina Food Handler’s Card.
• 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.

• Primaryworkenvironmentisinaclimate-controlledcommercialkitchensetting.
• Workrequirestraveltoattendmeetings,tradeshows,andconferences.
• Incumbentsmayberequiredtoworkevening,weekendandholidayshifts.
• Mustbeabletoworkinafast-paced,high-demandenvironment.
• Strengthsufficienttoexertupto10poundsofforceoccasionallyand/oranegligibleamountof forcefrequentlyor constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 poundsoccasionally.
• Sedentarywork:involvessittingsomeofthetime.Constantlyoperatesacomputerandotherofficeproductivitymachinery,suchasacalculator,copymachine,andcomputerprinter.
• Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling,crouching,reaching,pushing,pulling,lifting,grasping,talking,hearing,andrepetitivemotions.
• Hearingsufficienttohearconversationallevelsinperson,viavideoconferenceandoverthetelephone.
• Speechsufficienttomakeoneselfheardandunderstoodinperson,infrontofgroups,inmeetings,viavideoconferenceandoverthetelephone.
• Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visualacuitytoperformanactivitysuchaspreparingandanalyzingdataandfigures; transcribing;viewingacomputerterminal;expansivereadingandvisualinspectionofemployees, visitors or facility.
• Mobilitysufficienttosafelymoveinanofficeenvironment,walk,stoop,bendandkneel,andenter,exitandoperatea motor vehiclein the course oftravel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, tradeshowsandSan Manuel properties.
• Endurancesufficienttosit,walkandstandforextendedperiods,andmaintainefficiencythroughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.
• Theemployeemaybeexposedtofumesorairborneparticlesincludingsecondhandsmoke.

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.