Prep Cook

SAN MANUEL INDIAN BINGO & CASINO - Highland, CA

Full-time

Highland, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Prep Cook will assist the Junior Chef in the preparation of dim sum Chinese BBQ and wok station food, food orders as well as control production levels, to make sure recipes are properly followed. The Prep Cook will specialize in one or two types of authentic Asian cuisine food preparation and assure that all specialty food is of quality and is done in a timely and sanitary manner. The Prep Cook will assist the Junior Chef with preparation of weekly work schedules and daily break schedule for the Asian kitchen. Preference for specialty food including Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese food as well as wok dim sum experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for gathering required paperwork, reviewing the order ticket, providing pre-prepped ingredients and ensuring all necessary items are completed.
• Responsible for larger/overall prep work needed to support the next day/shift.
• Assist in daily inventory of product and the requisitions to make sure that shortages do not occur.
• Use and store all food per rotation regulations: First-In-First-Out.
• Ensures that recipes are consistent in flavor profiles, quality, and appearance.
• Possesses adequate knowledge of basic food products and standard food production equipment.
• Responsible for training and re-training of all kitchen personnel.
• Communicate and update to keep co-workers informed.
• Report all discrepancies, accidents, violations, problems or concerns to the immediate Supervisor.
• Responsible for cleanliness, organization and preparedness of immediate work space and adjacent areas.
• Assist with special projects as directed by the Supervisor.
• Be able to keep good notes on production levels of cooks, and daily observations.
• Responsible for assisting in the compliance of the Yaamava' Resort & Casino Gaming Ordinance Guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary Arts degree from accredited school required.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience working as Prep Cook or similar role required.
• Strong knife skills required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of food preparation and presentation.
• Capable of following procedures and taking direction.
• Possesses the ability to read recipes, production lists and any other necessary collateral paperwork.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in high volume line cooking or production cooking within a full service dining establishment preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and progressive, relevant and direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum culinary education/experience requirements indicated above.