Cook II-Cantina

Sycuan; El Cajon (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycuan is seeking a Cook II to prepare specialty and standard menu items, following approved recipes and methods. The role emphasizes maintaining a clean workstation, consistent flavor, and adherence to health codes within a fast-paced casino kitchen.

Required are a San Diego County Food Handler Card and 1 year of casual or fine dining cooking experience, plus ability to read tickets and production sheets. Flexibility for long shifts and lifting up to 50 lbs is expected.

Qualifications

• County of San Diego Food Handler Card.
• 1 year casual and/or fine dining cooking experience.
• Ability to read food order tickets.
• Knowledge of FIFO food rotation.
• Ability to read production sheets and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Maintains designated workstation.
• Ensures recipes are consistent in flavor, quality, and appearance.
• Knowledge of basic food products and standard/specialty equipment.
• Reads tickets and follows production sheets.
• Performs other duties to support department operations.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

English communication

Follow recipes

Math basics

Read production sheets

Stamina

Multitask

Punctuality

Smoky environment tolerance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

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