Line Cook

Chumash Enterprises; Santa Ynez (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chumash Enterprises in Santa Ynez, CA is seeking a culinary Prep Cook to support daily food preparation, including garnishes, soups, salads, and entrees. You will follow approved recipes, apply proper knife skills, and maintain cleanliness across workstations.

The role requires flexibility to work across outlets, teamwork with culinary staff, and a commitment to consistent, high-quality guest service in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED certificate required.
• Experience with garnish, pantry and line cooking or food service prep.
• Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft applications, email and internet.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Must apply for and maintain a Gaming License as required by Tribal Authority.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, and seafood using different cooking techniques per standard procedures.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes to prepare soups, salads, gravies, and casseroles.
• May add spices and seasonings to menu items using approved recipes.
• Delivers exceptional guest service at applicable outlets with friendly, professional service.
• Plans menus with culinary staff and management for outlets and events.
• Uses correct knife skills and knife sharpening techniques.
• Mixes ingredients for all approved recipes.
• Keeps the work floor clean and free of debris; sanitizes surfaces and equipment.
• May work in different areas/outlets as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by culinary management.

Skills

Garnish

Pantry

Line cooking

Baking

Butchering

Food prep

Education

High School Diploma or GED Certificate

Job description

Overview

Coordinates the daily food portioning and preparation for selected food items.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, and seafood using different cooking techniques, and according to standard procedures.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes to prepare soups, salads, gravies, and casseroles.
• May add spices and seasonings to menu items, using approved recipes.
• Delivers exceptional guest service at applicable food outlets (i.e., prompt, friendly, professional, and responsive), using proper greeting and departure phrases and service standards established by F&B management.
• Confers with culinary staff and management to plan menus and perform related activities for applicable outlets and special events.
• Uses correct knife skills and knife sharpening techniques.
• Mixes ingredients for all approved recipes.
• Keeps the floor area in the line clear of debris and slipping hazards.
• At the end of each work shift, ensures workstations, cooking ranges, and associated equipment have been properly cleared of cookware and food items, and the surfaces of equipment and stations are completely cleaned and sanitized.
• May work in different areas/outlets as business or staffing needs dictate.
• May perform special projects as assigned by the culinary management.
• Follows instructions on proper oven temperatures and set ups.
• Reads menus to estimate food requirements from storage.
• Upholds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, and collaboration while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Must obtain food handler card within 30 days of employment, if stationed at applicable outlet (e.g., Food Court).
• Three years’ experience in garnish, pantry, line cooking, baking, butchering, or other food service prep.
• Basic computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft applications, email, and internet.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules in a 24/7 work environment, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency.
• Native American hiring preference applies.
• Innovation Orientation: Committing to create and search for new and innovative approaches to activities that enhance performance.
• Teamwork: Working as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal and contributing to team development and effective team dynamics.
• Sociability and Networking: Socializing effortlessly with other people; at ease when approaching others in social settings and professional relationships.
• Oral Communication: Shaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective manner.
• Written Communication: Expressing ideas and opinions clearly in properly structured, well organized, and grammatically correct reports or documents; utilizing language and terminology that is understandable for the reader.

Location

1450 Mission Drive

Minimum Pay Rate

$20.60 per hour + $5.00 Premium

Maximum Pay Rate

$22.53 per hour + $5.00 Premium