Lead Line Cook - High-Volume Casino Kitchen

Valley View Casino & Hotel; Valley Center (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley View Casino & Hotel seeks a skilled Cook III to safely prepare items per standard recipes in a fast-paced kitchen. The role requires experience in braising, sautéing, broiling, and poaching, plus proficiency with knives, slicer, mixer, and robo coupe.

You will support the team, train junior cooks, and uphold health and safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing daily prep lists, maintaining recipe accuracy, and contributing to new dish development.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a Cook in a high-volume restaurant environment.
• Proficient in braising, sautéing, broiling, and poaching.
• Able to operate slicer, mixer, robo coupe, tongs, knives and cutting utensils.
• Demonstrate basic knife skills and different knife cuts.
• Read and execute all recipes designated to the assigned outlet.
• Knowledge of sanitary practices.
• Possess basic tools to perform the job duties of a Cook.
• Working knowledge of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques.
• Reading and math skills for recipes and measurement.
• Knowledge of MSDS program.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Tolerance to extreme hot/cold temperatures.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written, oral or diagram instructions.
• Ability to add/subtract/multiply/divide in all units of measure.
• Must apply for, receive and maintain a Gaming License.
• Must pass drug screening and skill testing.

Responsibilities

• Support and uphold Valley View Casino’s Standards of Excellence.
• Maintain positive guest relations and resolve complaints to ensure satisfaction.
• Provide clear direction to team members and delegate tasks to meet deadlines.
• Train lower-level cooks in equipment usage and recipes.
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu for consistency.
• Demonstrate knowledge of base sauces, stocks, and soups; create derivatives.
• Work on the line in all locations and operate kitchen equipment.
• Prepare daily prep lists and order lists for recipe prep.
• Adhere to food cost controls and FIFO labeling and dating.
• Maintain station cleanliness and safety; comply with health codes.

Skills

5+ years experience

Braising

Sautéing

Broiling

Poaching

Knife skills

Weights & measures

Reading recipes

Sanitary practices

Communication

Organization

Attention to instructions

Gaming license readiness

Drug screening

Skill testing

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal culinary training

Tools

Slicer

Mixer

Robo Coupe

Tongs

Chef’s knife

Bread knife

Paring knife

Steel

High heat spatula

Turner

Whisk

Job description

Valley View Casino & Hotel seeks a skilled Cook III to safely prepare items per standard recipes in a fast-paced kitchen. The role requires experience in braising, sautéing, broiling, and poaching, plus proficiency with knives, slicer, mixer, and robo coupe.

You will support the team, train junior cooks, and uphold health and safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing daily prep lists, maintaining recipe accuracy, and contributing to new dish development.