Line Cook: Lead Fast-Paced Kitchen & Prep

Paycom - ATS; Jamestown (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicken Ranch Casino Resort in Jamestown, CA is seeking a Line Cook to join our Food and Beverage team. You will plan, prepare, and cook high-quality dishes, ensure proper portioning, and help maintain a clean, efficient kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of professional cooking experience, ability to work at a fast pace, and a Food Handler Certificate. This full-time role offers hourly pay and opportunities to contribute to guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 2+ years cooking experience in a professional kitchen or fast casual setting.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler Certificate.
• Knowledge of food preparation principles, practices, and standards.
• Knowledge of standard cooking, baking, and grilling techniques.
• Knowledge of nutritional values of various ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of all food items.
• Clean kitchen equipment and other areas as directed by management.
• Manage multiple orders.
• Ensure food is quality and standards are met.
• Cook and plate dishes while at times operating large-volume cooking equipment.
• Peel/cut fruits and vegetables, protein fabrication, sauce making.
• Ensure all final plate presentations are executed properly.
• Maintain proper product rotation in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage.
• Execute all menu items, daily specials, and promotions.
• Stock and maintain inventory for workstations and display cases.
• Lead the other cooks by expediting from the back of the line.
• Ensure meals are prepared and delivered promptly and in acceptable quantities and quality.
• Assist management with training and development of Kitchen Team Members.
• Assist management with recording temperatures for walk-ins and line coolers.
• Communicate and assist management with inventory needs.
• Must be fast, efficient, and capable of working on multiple orders at a time, with the ability to coordinate cooking times with Team Members.
• Maintain a high level of health and safety standards for the kitchen and workstations and regularly clean and sanitize food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Administrative tasks and menu planning.
• Order products and supplies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Chicken Ranch Casino Resort in Jamestown, CA is seeking a Line Cook to join our Food and Beverage team. You will plan, prepare, and cook high-quality dishes, ensure proper portioning, and help maintain a clean, efficient kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of professional cooking experience, ability to work at a fast pace, and a Food Handler Certificate. This full-time role offers hourly pay and opportunities to contribute to guest satisfaction.