Sous Chef, Cooks, Cook’s Helpers, Pantry, Kitchen Runner (Lincoln)

Come join a winning team! Thunder Valley Casino Resort is currently looking for Sous Chef, Cooks, Cook’s Helpers, Pantry, Kitchen Runner and Kitchen Workers (Dishwasher). All candidates must be available to work any shift, including weekends and holidays.

Please see job summaries below and then apply online at our website: www.thundervalleyresort.com/careers. If you have questions after submitting your application you may contact us at 916-408-8333.

As a reminder:
Drug Screen: As part of our employment process, a drug screen will be made at no charge to you. We wish to remind applicants that Thunder Valley Casino Resort is on federal land and does not recognize California’s Medical Marijuana laws.

Background Test: A complete pre-employment background check will be conducted. Applicants with a felony conviction, or misdemeanor conviction within the past 10 years are not eligible for hire. However, a DUI misdemeanor will be reviewed.

Sous Chef Job Description:
Perform responsibilities in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures. Ability to operate kitchen equipment. Requires reading and math skill for recipes and measurements. Ability to read, write speak and understand basic English in order to read recipes and communicate with other Team Members. Always conduct self in a manner that reflects a positive professional image. Actively participates with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble all outlets and food stations. Adheres to control procedure for food costs and quality. To encourage and abide by all health codes and hand washing guidelines. Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest. Preparing “mise en place” items for preparations to coincide with menus. Other duties as assigned. Supervises main kitchen and team dining room, coordinates, and directs activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking foods in the restaurants during assigned shift. Also engages in the preparation on cooking of food items. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, discharge, assign, or reward other Team Members subordinate to their position, under consultation with the Room Chef or higher.

Cook Job Description:
Perform responsibilities in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures. A cook is in view of guest at all times, it is very important that you are aware of food and service standards. Must be polite and courteous to guest and fellow team members. Having the ability to cook and present menu items that is visually appealing and flavorful in taste is the essence of your position. Must be at least 18 and over. $14.50 per hour.

Cook’s Helper Job Description:
The Cook’s Helper is responsible for preparing menu items with proper flavor, texture, and balance. Follow SOP’s, recipe books and guidelines and have all necessary supplies to provide consistency and quality. Ensure that kitchen and equipment are in good working order and that the work area is clean and hazard-free. Follow proper health department rules & regulations, HACCP, sanitation and safety procedures. Must manage time effectively with minimum supervision. Must be at least 18 and over. $12.50 per hour.

Pantry Job Description:
Responsible for the production of cold salads, sandwiches, cold displays, salad dressings, slicing deli meats and cheeses. The Pantry worker will also fry, sauté, carve, broil, griddle, steam all meats, fish, eggs, vegetables and poultry. Must be at least 18 and over. $13.50 per hour.

Kitchen Runner Job Description:
Perform responsibilities in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures. Enforce all initiatives given, assist cooks in daily production responsibilities. Possess the ability to work hands-on in any kitchen environment, including those involving off site premise. Majority of the production will be cutting cakes and pies and setting up desserts, back up salads, fruits, breakfast items, and condiments as needed, preparing sauces and dressings. Stocking items needed for warmer or refrigerators, refilling items that are low in product, placing proper utensils, checking chilled salad items and steam table temperatures. $12.00 per hour.

Food Court Job Description:
The Attendant works in a dual role as a cashier and as a preparer of the food items offered at the venue. Thunder Valley Casino Resort employs food court attendants at Fatburger, Peet’s Coffee, Pizza Hut, and Subway. $12.00 Per Hour + Tips.

Kitchen Worker (Dishwasher) Job Description:
The Kitchen Worker is responsible to support the Food and Beverage Department in ensuring all china, glass, silverware, flatware, dish machines, etc are cleaned and maintained according to Company specifications. Ensure safety and cautionary signage are displayed appropriately. 18 years of age and above. $12.00 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members and Management.
2. Ability to meet the physical demands listed.
3. Ability to understand and comply with Company and Department rules.
4. Display friendly, courteous, polite behavior with a positive attitude.
5. Desire to learn and be a team player.

We look forward to receiving your application.