Line Cook - Precision Prep & Hot-Line Expert

Table Mountain Casino Resort; Friant (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Table Mountain Casino Resort in Friant, CA is seeking a skilled kitchen teammate to support the Sous Chef and Cooks in delivering high‑quality menus. You will help ensure safety, sanitation, and efficient prep in a fast-paced casino dining environment.

The role requires knife skills, food safety knowledge, and the ability to work cleanly with various appliances; you’ll set up stations, follow recipes, and cooperate with the team to serve guests on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; six months of food prep experience.
• Excellent knife skills and knowledge of food safety and kitchen equipment.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, background check, gaming license.

Responsibilities

• Ensures production of prep items; checks prep lists and determines items needed for the day.
• Sets up workstation according to restaurant guidelines.
• Performs line cooking, grilling, poaching, braising, baking, broiling, sautéing, or prep work as requested.
• Prepares soups, salads and washes/peels vegetables; handles poultry and meats as required.
• Operates kitchen equipment safely (slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, etc.).
• Maintains FIFO organization of walk-ins and storage areas.
• Follows recipes, portion controls and presentation standards; adjusts yields.
• Reports equipment malfunctions; participates in staff meetings.
• Performs side work and may assist as a dishwasher; maintains cleanliness and safety.
• Monitors incoming orders for timely prep and maintains food quality and portions.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Cooking

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe certification (preferred)

Tools

Slicers

Mincers

Mixers

Ovens

Fryers

Can openers

Job description

Table Mountain Casino Resort in Friant, CA is seeking a skilled kitchen teammate to support the Sous Chef and Cooks in delivering high‑quality menus. You will help ensure safety, sanitation, and efficient prep in a fast-paced casino dining environment.

The role requires knife skills, food safety knowledge, and the ability to work cleanly with various appliances; you’ll set up stations, follow recipes, and cooperate with the team to serve guests on nights, weekends, and holidays.