Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Sous Chef. This position entails using a wide array of cooking techniques to prepare food for enterprise guests, basic skill in meat and fish butchery, basic knowledge of preparation of stocks and sauces, placing stock in proper storage areas, cleaning and maintaining work areas and kitchens, and overall production for all Food & Beverage venues.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
•Cooks and prepares a variety of foods, quantities, styles, according to the menu and demand of the business.
•Uses and or learns proper knife skills, cooking techniques, cooking methods and terminology.
•Reads, understands and follows standardized recipes when preparing all foods for all food venues and outlets.
•Understands and follows through with all assigned tasks.
•Communicates with Assistant Sous Chef.
•Maintains and communicates with Assistant Sous Chef regarding the foods/products needed to ensure safe par levels and proper stock levels.
•Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized and sanitized work area all while following all tribal, city, state and federal health/food safety regulations and codes.
•Responsible for making sure that all areas of their assigned venue/outlet/kitchen are taken care of and all assigned duties are completed.
•Responsible for all food/storage areas (refrigeration, freezer, and dry storage) are kept clean, organized, labeled and dated.
•Responsible for all equipment, tools, floors, work stations and food prep areas are kept clean and organized; as well as free from all clutter, trash and non-approved items.
•Ensuring that all venues are completely ready to open by designated time set by management.
•Demonstrate Desert Diamond Casino “On Brand” attitude towards team members & guest at all times.
•Displays, supports and reinforces Desert Diamond Casino’s Spirit of Service Standards.
•Works according to established procedures of the Casino.
•Responsible for being able to communicate well with team members while maintaining a positive and professional work environment.
•Contributes to a team effort and accomplishing all tasks.
•Performs other duties as required.