F&B Prep Cook I

SUMMARY: As a Prep Cook I at GCCR, you’ll start your journey into the world of professional cooking. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals eager to learn the fundamentals of culinary techniques and kitchen operations. You’ll gain hands-on experience preparing ingredients, following basic recipes, and supporting a variety of cooking styles across multiple kitchen settings. This position is a great starting point for those looking to grow in a fast-paced, professional culinary environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES ASSIGNED:

• Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items
• Assist in setting up and breaking down workstations
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep areas, tools, and equipment
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards at all times
• Label, date, and store food properly to prevent spoilage
• Perform additional prep or cleaning duties as assigned by the culinary team
• Learn and maintain FIFO (First In, First Out) product rotation protocols.
• Wash, peel, chop, and slice vegetables and other ingredients as directed. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to multi-task and exhibit flexibility with schedule. Applicant must complete training on food safety of the Casino’s choosing. Must pass initial drug screening, background investigation and random drug tests. 

• Focused passion and enthusiasm for culinary achievement
• Basic understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to perform in a high-volume, high-energy environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to learn and strive to be better every day
• Willingness to work together with a TEAM to achieve daily goals
• Ability to follow instructions for preparation of food & beverage offerings
• Positive attitude and highly reliable 
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma, General Education Degree (GED). No experience necessary – we will train you!

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the casino and hotel.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to talk and hear. The individual is also regularly required to bend; stand; walk; sit; and use hand/eye coordination. The Individual must be able to lift at least 30 pounds. The individual may be required to stand for 8 hours.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. When on the Casino floor, the noise level increases too loud. The Casino is a smoking environment, and the team member must be able to work in a smoke-filled atmosphere. Must be able to work in restricted space.

PLEASE NOTE:
This position requires availability to work on weekends and holidays.

Tyme Maidu of Berry Creek Rancheria Preference
Native American Preference