Under the direction of the Sous Chef, the Cook II (Advanced Line Cook) prepares cuisine items for guest consumption, utilizing only approved recipes. The Cook II is responsible for upholding directed cooking methods and ingredients as set by Food & Beverage/Culinary Management. This position maintains all food, equipment and kitchens to set health codes and casino standards. The Cook II maintains a positive, team oriented and accommodating attitude toward guests (internal as well as external), fellow team members and management, at all times. The Cook II operates in representation of the culinary team’s best in class culture, while championing the goals and priorities of the Tribe in a manner that reflects and upholds the Tribal Community’s vision, mission and values.
1. Maintains designated workstation, ensuring that recipes remain consistent in flavor profiles, quality, and appearance and production time frames are adhered to for all menu/food items being produced on assigned station. Ensures workstation is fully stocked for forecasted business flow; restock before end of shift.
2. Possesses advanced knowledge of basic food products (meat, poultry, fish, produce, dry goods, etc.), as well as cuisine specific food products for specialty food production. Possesses working knowledge of standard and specialty food equipment such as: Woks, Rotisseries, Smokers and Teppanyaki grills etc.; possesses advanced knife skills and ability to, sufficiently, perform all basic cooking method; ability to multitask within those basic cooking methods to ensure no interruption in servicing of the guests.
3. Possesses good understanding of the food rotation method “FIFO” and is responsible for labeling and dating all food items on their designated station as well as the kitchen as a whole; ensures all food items are within expiration dates or, if not, that they are disposed of and properly logged on waste sheets.
4. Reports any injuries, accidents or possible unsafe work environment issues to management immediately when identified.
5. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and San Manuel Casino will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is located just 60 minutes from downtown Los Angeles in the city of Highland, CA. It is one of the largest casinos on the West Coast, with 7,000 slot machines, 150 table games, and five high-limit rooms. We are one of the top 10 largest casino resorts in the US.
Guests enjoy sweeping views of the San Bernardino Mountains, live entertainment, and a full array of dining options, which include The Pines Modern Steakhouse, Hong Bao Kitchen, Serrano Vista Cafe, Rock & Brews, Chingon Kitchen, Big Mo’ Cafe, and 11 bars and lounges.
The Serrano Spa earned a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, and The Pines Modern Steakhouse and Yaamava’ Resorteach earned a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award, with all three being the first in the Inland Empire to receive such designation. Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel also received two 2023 AAA Four Diamonds ratings for the new hotel and The Pines Modern Steakhouse.
The hotel is a 17-story tower with 432 guest rooms. Guests relax in an elevated pool with a bar and private cabanas, the lavish full-service Serrano spa and salon, a health and fitness center, a full array of dining options, multiple bars and lounges, and luxe retail shops.
Indian gaming in California is an exciting, thriving industry. Whether working on the casino floor or providing support to gaming operations as a “behind the scenes” employee, you can contribute to a dynamic and challenging business and have opportunities to learn and grow with the gaming industry.
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Our benefits focus on five key areas of wellness - financial, emotional, physical, social, and occupational - because we know it takes more than a salary to thrive. The benefits under each category include everything from retirement, insurance and dental benefits to emotional wellness programs, home repair services, and much more.