Cook II-Banquet

Sycuan-Casino; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycuan-Casino is seeking a Cook II to prepare menu items under the supervision of the Sous Chef, using approved recipes and methods. You will maintain health standards and contribute to a positive team environment for guests and staff.

The role requires at least 1 year of casual or fine dining experience, a California Food Handler Card, and a strong knowledge of safe food handling practices. Casino experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• County of San Diego Food Handler Card
• 1 year casual and/or fine dining cooking experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Culinary degree
• California Driver's License in good standing
• Casino experience

Responsibilities

• Maintains designated workstation.
• Ensures recipes are consistent in flavor profiles, quality, and appearance.
• Knowledge of basic food products.
• Knowledge of standard and specialty food production equipment.
• Reads food order tickets and plans production.
• Performs other duties to support the efficient operation of the department.

Skills

Knife skills

Production sheets

Math calculations

Teamwork

English communication

Food safety

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree

Food Handler Card

Job description

Job Purpose:

Under the direction of the designated venue Sous Chef, the Cook II prepares specialty cuisine items as well as standard menu items for guest consumption utilizing only approved recipes, cooking methods and ingredients as set by Food & Beverage/Culinary Management; maintains all food, equipment and kitchens to set health codes and casino standards; maintains positive, team oriented and accommodating attitude toward guests (internal as well as external), fellow team members and management, at all times.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

(Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)

• Maintains designated workstation.
• Ensures recipes are consistent in flavor profiles, quality, and appearance.
• Knowledge of basic food products.
• Knowledge of standard and specialty food production equipment.
• Ability to sufficiently perform basic cooking methods
• Possesses proficient knife skills.
• Understands the food rotation method “FIFO”.
• Ability to read food order tickets.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Job Specifications:

Education and Experience:

Essential:

• County of San Diego Food Handler Card
• 1 years casual and/or fine dining cooking experience

Desirable:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Culinary degree
• California Driver's License in good standing
• Casino experience

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential:

• Working knowledge of safe food handling practices
• Ability to work effectively with team members and guests
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
• Ability to follow recipes and read production sheets
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
• Ability to understand verbal directives and written instructions
• Ability to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Ability to stand and walk for up to eight hours at a time
• Ability to bend, stoop, push and pull
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a smoking environment
• Ability to appear for work on time

Desirable:

• Multi Lingual

Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:

Direct: None

Indirect: None