Fine Dining Lead Line Cook

Viejas Casino & Resort; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement 401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

PTO + Holidays

Bonus Eligibility for all Team Members

Tuition reimbursement

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Job summary

Viejas Casino & Resort is seeking a Cook III – Fine Dining to prepare and cook advanced fine dining dishes, oversee portions, and support the Sous Chef with training, ordering, and expediting. The role requires 4–5 years of restaurant production experience and 2–3 years in fine dining, plus strong knife skills and culinary knowledge.

Candidates must have a Food Handler’s Certificate and be at least 21 years old; high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Food Handler’s Certificate required.
• Must be age 21 or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold items according to menus or recipes.
• Operate equipment like chargrill, fryers, salamander, range, ovens, steamers.
• Butchering and portioning, sautéing, pasta, fish, seafood, game, and fowl prep.
• Prepare sauces and advanced meat/fish/seafood/vegetable fabrication.
• Train and lead line cooks; ensure quality and plating.
• Maintain food safety standards and sanitation.

Skills

Knife handling

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Dependable

Team leadership

Good communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Handler’s Certificate

Tools

Chargrill

Fryers

Salamander

Range

Ovens

Steamers

Smoker

Vacuum machine

Robo Coupe

Blenders

POS system

Job description

Viejas Casino & Resort is seeking a Cook III – Fine Dining to prepare and cook advanced fine dining dishes, oversee portions, and support the Sous Chef with training, ordering, and expediting. The role requires 4–5 years of restaurant production experience and 2–3 years in fine dining, plus strong knife skills and culinary knowledge.

Candidates must have a Food Handler’s Certificate and be at least 21 years old; high school diploma or GED is required.