Specialty Lead Cook - SR Prime

Sky River Casino; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky River Casino is seeking a SR Prime Specialty Lead Cook under the guidance of the SR Prime Executive Chef. You will oversee hot entrees, plating, and portion control for all items in SR Prime and assist in other casino kitchens as needed.

The role requires 3 years steakhouse kitchen experience and 5 years total culinary experience, plus a high school diploma or equivalent and a culinary degree. Gaming license and ServSafe are noted qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food service or Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• 3 years' steakhouse kitchen experience and 5 years' total culinary experience.
• Demonstrates commitment to guest service excellence and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Supervises cooks to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Ensures cooking stations are stocked with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares hot entrees and ensures proper portion control and plating.
• Assists with preparation, presentation, decoration, and storage of food items.
• Communicates difficulties or guest feedback to supervisor.
• Maintains clean, organized work areas and conducts deep cleans at shift end.
• Attends meetings and training sessions.
• Ensures safe handling of equipment and chemicals and follows safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned across casino kitchens.

Education

High school Diploma or education equivalent

Food service or Culinary Arts degree

Job description

Under the guidance of the SR Prime Executive Chef, the SR Prime Specialty Lead Cook is responsible for the preparation, cooking and presentation of all hot entrees, proper portion control and plating of ordered items in SR Prime.

• Supervises the work of cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepares all hot entrees and proper portion control of items ordered for assigned outlet.
• Assists with the preparation, presentation, decoration, and storage of all food items.
• Communicates to his/her superior any difficulties, guest or internal customer comment and other relevant information.
• Complies with all department and company rules, regulations, policies, procedures and internal controls and government rules and regulations.
• Works in a safe manner at all times.
• Assists in other kitchens of the Casino as necessary.
• Maintains the work area clean and organized. Deep cleans the area at the end of shifts.
• Follows the proper closing procedure with cleaning and labeling.
• Attends periodic meetings and training sessions.
• Meets guests' needs through timely and proper handling of all equipment and chemicals.
• Promotes positive public and employee relations.
• Presents oneself in a neat and clean appearance at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High school Diploma or education equivalent required.
• Food service or Culinary Arts degree
• 3 years' steakhouse kitchen and 5 years' overall culinary experience.
• Demonstrates commitment to guest service excellence and ethical conduct.

Is this position responsible for selling, serving, or distributing alcoholic beverages or do they have comp authority? N/A

Gaming License Required? Yes

Other Certifications? Food Handler, ServSafe

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