Cook II – Precision Cooking & Team-Driven Kitchen

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

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.