POSITION TITLE DIV. NAME DEPT. NAME

Kitchen Helper/Food and Beverage/Food and Beverage

JOB PURPOSE:

Kitchen Helper is responsible for creating unparalleled Guest and Team Member experiences, through sincere and proactive engagements. Kitchen Helper will support the kitchen and stewarding operation by performing duties related to business.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Include equipment knowledge/use)

• Minimum six (6) months experience in a food setting
• Must know how to use weights/measures and apply basic knife skills for preparation
• Capable of following procedures and taking direction
• Possesses the ability to read recipes, production lists and any other necessary collateral paperwork, such as diagrams and logs, to be able to perform necessary duties
• Conduct regular inspections of the kitchen to ensure adherence to cleanliness and maintenance standards
• Must have good basic mathematical, organizational and communication skills
• Must display the ability to work well with others
• Clean and proper work attire in accordance with company policy
• Must be reliable, pleasant and possess a good attitude
• Be able to provide good service during challenging situations
• Able to cope in potentially stressful situations
• Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations
• Must obtain and maintain a Food Safety Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must read, write, and speak English

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must obtain and maintain a Food Safety Certification within 90 days of employment

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Obtain and maintain Pala Gaming License

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains and ensures that recipes, flavor profiles, consistency in quality, appearance and production time frames are adhered to for all menu/food items being produced and that all food items needed for production are available to staff.
• Ensures that all logs, requisitions and any other necessary paperwork is filled out and submitted in the proper form and time frame.
• Responsible for food preparation, storing, and service delivery to customers in their establishment.
• Responsible for cleanliness, organization and preparedness of immediate work space and adjacent areas.
• Brief and communicate with the on-coming and out-going shifts and relay information to co-workers.
• Ensures safe working conditions are in place at all times for kitchen and food service staff; investigates and reports all Team Member injuries or accidents according to policy.
• Monitors all kitchen areas to ensure Health Department, Gaming, Casino, IHS, FDA, and OSHA codes and policies are followed at all times; reports any violation(s) of codes and policies immediately upon discover
• Participates in all Gaming, IHS and all other inspections.
• Maintains acceptable attendance record and arrives in designated kitchen at scheduled time, in proper uniform and ready to work.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the culinary division.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (*Constantly, Frequently, Occasionally)

• Constantly standing, hearing, seeing, mental alertness, eye/hand coordination and handling.
• Frequently talking, smelling, walking, balancing, reading, bending, reaching, wrist motion, twisting.
• Frequently lifting and/or carrying up to a maximum of 55 lbs. alone, including foodstuffs, pots and pans, for distances up to 300 feet.
• Occasionally stooping and tasting; pushing and/or pulling up to a maximum of 120 lbs. (kitchen carts are utilized to transport as needed).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderate noise and smoke levels; some odors.
• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment with occasional hot and cold temperature changes.
• Close spaces while working with others.
• Will be exposed to food odors.
• Stand on tile, mats.
• Hazards: equipment blades; hot food; wet floors; knives
• Equipment: Kitchen

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Upscale casual restaurant

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pala, CA 92059: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location