Cook II - Pool Bar

Sycuan; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycuan Cook II under the direction of the venue Sous Chef prepares specialty and standard menu items for guests using approved recipes, methods and ingredients while upholding health codes and casino standards.

The role requires teamwork, strong knife skills, and the ability to read production sheets and tickets. It also includes standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in a smoking environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient knife skills and knowledge of basic cooking methods.
• Understanding of safe food handling practices and FIFO rotation.
• Ability to read production sheets and read food order tickets.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and work with team members.
• Flexibility to work in a casino kitchen and handle multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains designated workstation and adheres to recipes for flavor, quality, and appearance.
• Operates standard and specialty food production equipment.
• Reads and interprets production sheets and tickets to fulfill orders.
• Maintains professionalism and composure while supporting department operations.
• Performs duties as assigned to support efficient kitchen operation.

Skills

Knife skills

FIFO rotation

Read production sheets

English communication

Basic cooking methods

Multitask

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree

County of San Diego 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