Cook II: Precision Cooking & Flavor Mastery

Sycuan; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycuan is seeking a Cook II to prepare specialty cuisine items and standard menu offerings under the direction of the venue Sous Chef. You will ensure recipes are followed, maintain safety standards, and keep all foods, equipment, and kitchens aligned with health codes and casino standards.

Essential duties include maintaining your workstation, reading tickets, and applying FIFO inventory practices while contributing to a positive team atmosphere and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• County of San Diego Food Handler Card required.
• 1 year casual and/or fine dining cooking experience.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred; culinary degree a plus.
• California Driver's License in good standing; casino exp is desirable.
• Ability to read recipes and production sheets; follow safety rules.

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 perform basic cooking methods.
• Proficient knife skills.
• Understands FIFO rotation.
• Reads food order tickets and follows directions.
• Performs other duties to support department operations.

Skills

Food safety

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Follow recipes

Read production sheets

Mathematical calculations

Stand and walk 8 hours

Multitask

Education

County San Diego Food Handler Card

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree

California Driver's License in good standing

Casino experience

Job description

Sycuan is seeking a Cook II to prepare specialty cuisine items and standard menu offerings under the direction of the venue Sous Chef. You will ensure recipes are followed, maintain safety standards, and keep all foods, equipment, and kitchens aligned with health codes and casino standards.

Essential duties include maintaining your workstation, reading tickets, and applying FIFO inventory practices while contributing to a positive team atmosphere and guest satisfaction.