Lead Cook - 32 Brews St.

Sky River Casino; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky River Casino is seeking a Lead Cook for the Pub under the guidance of the Executive Chef. You will oversee kitchen teammates, ensure proper portioning and plating, and maintain station readiness throughout shifts.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in a restaurant kitchen and 5 years of overall culinary experience, with high school diploma or equivalent. Food Handler/ServSafe certs are a plus; gaming license specifics handled by the company.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required; Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• 3 years' restaurant kitchen experience and 5 years' overall culinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises cooks to ensure timely task completion.
• Ensures stations are stocked with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares dishes and controls portion sizes for orders.
• Assists with presentation, decoration, and storage of food items.
• Maintains clean, organized work area and follows closing procedures.
• Adheres to safety, policies, and government regulations.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Food safety

Portion control

Plating

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Culinary Arts degree (preferred)

Job description

Under the guidance of the 32 Brews St. Executive Chef, the Lead Cook is responsible for the preparation, cooking and presentation of all dishes, proper portion control and plating of ordered items in the Pub.

• Supervises the work of cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepares all dishes and proper portion control of items ordered for assigned outlet.
• Assists with the preparation, presentation, decoration, and storage of all food items.
• Communicates to his/her superior any difficulties, guest or internal customer comment and other relevant information.
• Complies with all department and company rules, regulations, policies, procedures and internal controls and government rules and regulations.
• Works in a safe manner at all times.
• Assists in other kitchens of the Casino as necessary.
• Maintains the work area clean and organized. Deep cleans the area at the end of shifts.
• Follows the proper closing procedure with cleaning and labeling.
• Attends periodic meetings and training sessions.
• Meets guests' needs through timely and proper handling of all equipment and chemicals.
• Promotes positive public and employee relations.
• Presents oneself in a neat and clean appearance at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High school Diploma or education equivalent required.
• Food service or Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• 3 years' restaurant kitchen and 5 years' overall culinary experience.
• Demonstrates commitment to guest service excellence and ethical conduct.

Is this position responsible for selling, serving, or distributing alcoholic beverages or do they have comp authority? N/A

Gaming License Required? Yes, process facilitated by the Company

Is this position responsible for selling, serving, or distributing alcoholic beverages or do they have comp authority? N/A

Gaming License Required? Yes, process facilitated by the Company

Other Certifications? Food Handler, ServSafe

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