Buffet Chef - Casino jobs in California

Buffet Chef - Casino prepares, cooks and presents food to create consistent quality food products and presentations. Prepares food at an assigned buffet station according to customer requests and available ingredients. Being a Buffet Chef - Casino keeps work area neat and clean, and maintains equipment used in food preparation. Engages with guests to create a positive experience. Additionally, Buffet Chef - Casino requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Buffet Chef - Casino works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Buffet Chef - Casino typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Buffet - Cook III
  • Valley View Casino & Hotel
  • Valley, CA FULL_TIME
  • Who We Are

    Be a member of the winning team at Valley View Casino & Hotel – named one of San Diego's Best Places To Work by the San Diego Business Journal. Valley View is where fun and your future will come together – join our team for a fun and exciting environment with amazing benefits that focus on you, your family and helping you reach your lifetime goals!

    Deeply rooted in the Valley Center community, we, the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, have a rich local history. With traditions founded upon “good neighbor” values, our Tribe has been a part of this community for many generations. Valley View Casino & Hotel reflects our proud heritage of enterprise and opportunity; it is a place for our friends and neighbors.

    At Valley View Casino & Hotel our team members are the foundation of who we are and what we do.The compassion, encouragement and level of experience that you will be exposed to will put you on a career path full of opportunities for advancement.

    Description Of The Position

    The Cook III will safely prepare food items while following menu specifications and standard recipes in a quick, timely, and accurate manner.

    Primary Duties, Responsibilities, And Tasks

    • All team members are obligated to support and uphold the Valley View Casino’s Standards of Excellence as outlined in the Team Member Guide to Success.
    • Maintain positive guest relations at all times, resolving guest complaints and ensuring guest satisfaction. Greet guests in a courteous and caring manner using personalized service.
    • Provide clear direction, instruction and guidance to team members.
    • Organize and delegate work assignments and tasks to meet deadlines.
    • Train lower-level cooks in proper equipment usage.
    • Communicate regularly with Cook III, Assistant Room Chefs and Room Chefs.
    • Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product.
    • Exhibit knowledge, understanding, and application of various cooking techniques.
    • Ability to work with small, delicate, and sensitive equipment (knives) requiring fine finger dexterity. Knowledge of different knife cuts.
    • Exhibit preparation and knowledge of base sauces, stocks, and soups.
    • Demonstrate ability to create compound sauces and derivatives of mother sauces.
    • Actively participate with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble food.
    • Demonstrate ability to work the line in all locations.
    • Operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and flat top.
    • Maintain a solid knowledge of all food products.
    • Prepare daily prep list.
    • Prepare order lists for recipe preparations.
    • Prepare written food requisitions for supplies and food items.
    • Demonstrate ability to recite recipes from memory.
    • Begin development of daily specials and new dishes for presentation to Room Chefs.
    • Perform all assigned side work to include replenishing/restocking work station with supplies.
    • Adhere to control procedure for food costs and quality.
    • Rotate all products on the first-in, first-out philosophy. Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
    • Check station before, during, and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness.
    • Abide by all health codes and hand washing guidelines and encourage team members to do the same.
    • Fully observe all safety procedures.
    • Strive for picture perfect plate presentation.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
    • Responsible for conducting all responsibilities in a professional and ethical manner
    • Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular attendance record.

    Required Qualifications

    • Five years of experience as a Cook in a high-volume restaurant environment.
    • Demonstrated proficiency in braising, sautéing, broiling, and poaching.
    • Demonstrated proficiency in using a slicer, mixer, robo coupe, tongs, chef’s knife, bread knife, paring knife, steel, high heat spatula, turner, and whisk.
    • Ability to demonstrate basic knife skills and different knife cuts.
    • Ability to identify pan types and knife types.
    • Ability to read and produce all recipes designated to assigned outlet.
    • Knowledge of sanitary practices.
    • Possession of the basic tools to perform the job duties of a Cook.
    • Working knowledge of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques.
    • Reading and math skills for recipes and measurement.
    • Knowledge of MSDS program.
    • Ability to stand on a hard surface for long periods of time.
    • Ability to tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures.
    • Must possess effective communication and organizational skills.
    • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
    • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
    • Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency.
    • Must successfully pass a drug screening test.
    • Must be able to successfully pass applicable auditions or skill testing.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
    • Formal culinary training.

    Physical Requirements Of The Position

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    • Clear vision (close, distant, peripheral, and depth perception) is needed for navigating office and casino environments, reading and reviewing reports and policies, operating data processing equipment and other essential job functions.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear.
    • The Team Member is regularly required to sit and use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel.
    • The Team Member is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. Team Member must be able to stand for the majority of their shift.
    • The Team Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

    Working Conditions

    • The Casino is open 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week; therefore, you must be flexible to work any and all shifts.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is exposed to second hand tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
    • The Team Member is usually subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
    • The Team Member is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions.
    • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. When on the casino floor, the noise level increases to loud.

    Other Information

    • Native American hiring preference applies.
    • This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be instructed by management to perform other tasks or functions.
    • You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description and your ability to commit to the Standards of Excellence.
    • Management has the right to revise this job description at any time.
    • The job description is not a contract for employment.

    All team members are obligated to support and uphold the Valley View Casino & Hotel’s Standards of Excellence as outlined in the Team Member Guide to Success.Maintain positive guest relations at all times, resolving guest complaints and ensuring guest satisfaction.Greeting guests in a courteous and caring manner using personalized service.

    Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency.Must be able to successfully pass applicable auditions or skill testing and a drug screening test. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is exposed to second hand tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The Casino is open 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week; therefore, you must be flexible to work any and all shifts.

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  • 4 Days Ago

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Busser Fresh Grill Buffet
  • Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
  • Indio, CA FULL_TIME
  • We strive to exceed the expectations of our members and guests. We do everything we can to entertain and serve each member/guest one at a time, making them feel as though we are here just for them. Es...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Buffet - Cook II
  • Valley View Casino & Hotel
  • Valley, CA FULL_TIME
  • Description of the Position: The Cook II will safely prepare food items while following menu specifications and standard recipes in a quick, timely, and accurate manner. Primary Duties, Responsibiliti...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Server Fresh Grill Buffet
  • Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
  • Indio, CA FULL_TIME
  • Summary: The Restaurant server ensures that all the guests are welcome in a timely, friendly, as well as professional manner and are expected to deliver truly a level of great service by creating a me...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Buffet Attendant-CMB-FT
  • Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
  • Coarsegold, CA FULL_TIME
  • To hire the very best team members, Chukchansi Gold understands we have to make the very best offer. In addition to our competitive wages and employee perks, Chukchansi Gold team members receive $43,0...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Cashier Fresh Grill Buffet
  • Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
  • Indio, CA FULL_TIME
  • The Fresh Grill Buffet cashiers are the first employees that guests encounter when entering the restaurant that is why it is expected for them to deliver excellent customer service with a smile. Essen...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Chef & cook
  • County Seat Restaurant & Gathering Place
  • Powhatan, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Family run restaurant in business for 30+ years looking to add to our family. Great hour...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sushi Cook / Chef
  • SUSHISAMBA
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • The Role The Sushi Cook reports to the Head Sushi Chef. The Sushi Cook is responsible for overseeing quality of seafood ...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chef Cook
  • The Kay Group Corp
  • Columbus, OH
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Chef to join our team! You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and ...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PRN Cook/Chef
  • Sndusa
  • Covington, KY
  • **Title**: Cook/Chef PRN (as needed) **GENERAL SUMMARY** The Cook has responsibility for preparing and/or directing the ...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chef / Cook
  • Kingston Healthcare Co.
  • **Career Details** **Chef / Cook** **Full Time** **Work Details:** Full Time We are looking for a passionate **Cook** in...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook/Chef
  • Whitefish at the Lakes
  • Crosslake, MN
  • Seeking Full Time Cook/Chef. Candidate will assist in the preparation, distribution and supply of food and dishes to res...
  • 6/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook/Chef (Food Service Worker)
  • UHS
  • Pearl City, HI
  • Responsibilities Cook/Chef (Scratch Cafeteria) Type: Full-time (32 hours per week) Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 1:00pm - 7:...
  • 6/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook/Chef
  • Essentia Health
  • Graceville, MN
  • Job Description: This position provides high quality appealing and nutritious foods to customers through food service th...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Buffet Chef - Casino jobs
$62,915 to $89,304

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