Cook III- Full Time, Ritas Cantina (Harrah's SoCal)

• Prepares and produces menu items to standards in a quick and efficient manner. 
• Can prepare items such as but not limited to salads, appetizers, and variety of Mexican cuisines, etc. 
• Prepares, cooks, and seasons all food. 
• Must show skills in fry cook, broiler, and Garde Manger.
• Assist with the training and development of new team members. 
• Aid the Sous Chef with maintaining inventory, ordering kitchen supplies, and food waste management. 
• Controls food production in all work areas including proper cooking methods, proper cooking times and temperature. 
• Adheres to kitchen maintenance and sanitation programs. 
• Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies.
• Maintains assigned station and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition

• Minimum 3 to 4 years prior experience as a cook. 
• Must be able to provide own tools. 
• Must possess strong leadership skills. 
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift including weekends and holidays. 
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team. 
• Must present a well-groomed appearance. 
• Local health department sanitation certificate.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work inside a kitchen and on a fry line during most of shift. 
• Must be able to maneuver around all areas of the kitchen. 
• Must be able to tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures. 
• Must be able to lift items up to 50 pounds. 
• Must be able to push and pull carts weighing up to 300 pounds. 
• Must possess coordination and dexterity to use kitchen utensils, such as, knives, spatulas, food tongs, etc. 
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, push, and pull when rotating stock and cleaning work area. 
• Must be able to operate the following kitchen equipment: stoves, grills, fryers, broilers, and other utensils in preparing the food orders. 
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.     
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English and be able to conduct conversations with peers in a distinctive and persuasive manner.

 

Preference is given to qualified Rincon tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes. 

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