Line Cook II: Expert Prep & Team Support

Valley View Casino & Hotel; Valley Center (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley View Casino & Hotel in California seeks a Cook II to safely prepare food items per standard recipes and menus, ensuring consistent quality across outlets.

The role requires three years of high-volume kitchen experience, strong knife skills, sanitary practices, and the ability to train junior cooks while supporting a fast-paced service.

This on-site position offers opportunities for advancement within a vibrant casino hospitality team.

Qualifications

• Three years of Cook experience in a high-volume restaurant environment.
• Proficiency in braising, sautéing, broiling, and poaching.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform precise knife work.
• Knowledge of sanitary practices and safe food handling.
• Strong communications and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and uphold Standards of Excellence and guest satisfaction.
• Prepare food items per recipes to ensure consistency.
• Train junior cooks and supervise on-line station.
• Coordinate with room chefs and line cooks to meet deadlines.
• Maintain station cleanliness and manage supplies.

Skills

Cook experience

Knife skills

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Math/recipe measurements

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 in California seeks a Cook II to safely prepare food items per standard recipes and menus, ensuring consistent quality across outlets.

The role requires three years of high-volume kitchen experience, strong knife skills, sanitary practices, and the ability to train junior cooks while supporting a fast-paced service.

This on-site position offers opportunities for advancement within a vibrant casino hospitality team.