JOB TITLE: Lead Prep Cook (Must be 18 years of age or older)
DEPARTMENT: Food and Beverage
REPORTS TO: Food and Beverage Manager
SALARY: Grade 5
Range Start: $18.05/hourly
Range End: $27.07/hourly
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
SUPERVISES: Prep Cooks
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Food and Beverage Manager, this team member oversees the day-to-day operation of the prep cooks, including guiding subordinate food service staff
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and responsibilities outlined here are representative of those that must be met by the team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, however, are not all inclusive:
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Makes daily prep list
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Prepares bulk produce, meats, and sauces to recipes and specifications
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Peels, cuts, chops, dices, slices, and minces meats, cheeses for production
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Chops salads and prepares ingredient items for the cook’s line
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Prepares bulk sauces to specifications by following recipes
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Cleans and sanitizes workstation according to the daily cleaning list
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Coordinates food production on quantities according to business levels
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Assists line cooks and kiosk cooks when needed
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Helps put food away in all areas by organizing freezers, dry storage and refrigerators according to First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method
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Prepares food for banquets, kiosks, and any other operation that is designated
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Portions food out for banquets on plated meals and buffets according to specifications
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Trains team members to obtain the uppermost product quality, portion control, and presentation with minimum waste
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Orders product as needed from approved vendors
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Performs all duties in a manner that continually supports the vision, mission, values, and principles of the Resort & Casino
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Performs all duties in a manner that adheres to the guest service standards established by the Resort & Casino’s guest service program
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Other duties as assigned by the Food and Beverage Manager
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
The education requirements outlined here are representative of the minimum that must be met by the team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, however, higher levels of education than required will be reflected during the recruitment process:
- A High School diploma, or the equivalent thereof, is required
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
The experience and knowledge requirements outlined here are representative of the minimum that must be met by the team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, however, higher levels of experience and knowledge than required may be reflected during the recruitment process:
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Must be 18 years of age or older
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Two (2) years institutional food prep experience is required
- Knife skills are required
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The ability to read and use standardized recipes is required
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Thorough knowledge of all institutional kitchen equipment and their proper use is required
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Food Handler card is required
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A strong understanding of the principles and practices of team member supervision, along with a strong combination of written and verbal communication skills to write, read, and comprehend written correspondence, concurrent with the ability to effectively communicate with guests and team members of the organization is required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements outlined here are representative of those that must be met by the team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
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Continuously stands
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Frequently bends/stoops, and reaches above/below shoulder level
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Occasionally walks, climbs, kneels, and squats
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Frequently lifts/carries up to ten (10) pounds is required
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Occasionally lifts/carries up to seventy five (75) pounds is required
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Occasionally pushes/pulls up to seventy five (75) pounds is required
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The ability to handle heavy pots and pans, to operate kitchen equipment, and to use cutlery is required
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions outlined here are representative of those that the team member will or may be exposed to while performing the functions of this job:
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While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke
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While performing the duties of this job, the team member is usually subject to inside environmental conditions
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While performing the duties of this job, the team member may occasionally be subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions
OTHER INFORMATION
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Native American Preference Policy applies
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This individual must be able to meet the suitability requirements of the Redding Rancheria’s Gaming Agency to obtain a gaming license
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Win-River Resort & Casino is a drug-free workplace
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This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be instructed by management to perform other tasks or functions
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This job description is not a contract for employment. Employment with Win-River Resort & Casino is considered “at-will”
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Must be able to comply with the Win-River Resort & Casino Common Language Rule
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Reasonable accommodations may or may not be made dependent upon the nature of the work required by the position
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Win-River Resort & Casino reserves the right to add, delete or modify without notice
Revised 3/7/25 ks
