Cook II- Deli

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

Job summary

Sycuan is seeking a Cook II to prepare specialty and standard menu items in a high-volume casino kitchen, following approved recipes and methods. You will maintain health-code standards, support guests and teammates, and uphold positive, professional service in a fast-paced environment.

Essential duties include station maintenance, consistent flavor and presentation, knife skills, FIFO understanding, and reading tickets/production sheets. Prior casino and CA Food Handler Card are valued.

Qualifications

• County of San Diego Food Handler Card required.
• 1 year casual and/or fine dining cooking experience.
• Desirable: High School Diploma or G.E.D., culinary degree, CA Driver's License in good standing, casino experience.
• Working knowledge of safe food handling practices.
• Ability to work with team members and guests.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and production sheets.
• Strong knife skills and basic cooking methods.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Multitasking and ability to work in a smoking environment.

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.
• 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 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