Garde Manger Prep Cook: Precision Cold Dishes

Graton Resort & Casino; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Graton Resort & Casino is seeking a Garde Manger Cook to prepare a wide range of cold products using fresh ingredients, following established recipes and presentation standards. This role requires knife skills, attention to detail, and strong culinary technique to deliver exceptional finished products.

The position emphasizes food safety, cleanliness, organization, continuous teamwork, and waste minimization, with a commitment to consistent quality and professional grooming.

Qualifications

• Responsible for redefining hospitality at Graton Resort & Casino while living, supporting, and promoting our values.
• Read, understand, and follow standardized recipes and guidelines to prepare and meet high-quality production standards.
• Maintain consistency in taste, quality, and appearance across all prepped items.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and properly stocked during service.
• Communicate effectively with Management and fellow culinary Team Members.
• Minimize waste through proper preparation, storage, and portion control.
• Exhibit knowledge, understanding, and application of all required techniques.
• Operate all required kitchen equipment, including but not limited to; slicer, salad spinner, mandolin, mixer, immersion blender, dehydrator and stove.
• Maintain a high level of personal grooming and uniform standards.
• Treat each Team Member with care, dignity, fairness, and respect in a professional manner while displaying and encouraging teamwork in the department.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for redefining hospitality at Graton Resort & Casino while living, supporting, and promoting our values.
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Read, understand, and follow standardized recipes and guidelines to prepare and meet high-quality production standards.
• Maintain consistency in taste, quality, and appearance across all prepped items.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and properly stocked during service.
• Communicate effectively with Management and fellow culinary Team Members.
• Minimize waste through proper preparation, storage, and portion control.
• Exhibit knowledge, understanding, and application of all required techniques.
• Operate all required kitchen equipment, including but not limited to; slicer, salad spinner, mandolin, mixer, immersion blender, dehydrator and stove.
• Maintain a high level of personal grooming and uniform standards.
• Treat each Team Member with care, dignity, fairness, and respect in a professional manner while displaying and encouraging teamwork in the department.

Job description

Graton Resort & Casino is seeking a Garde Manger Cook to prepare a wide range of cold products using fresh ingredients, following established recipes and presentation standards. This role requires knife skills, attention to detail, and strong culinary technique to deliver exceptional finished products.

The position emphasizes food safety, cleanliness, organization, continuous teamwork, and waste minimization, with a commitment to consistent quality and professional grooming.