Cook III-Food SDFC

Sycuan; El Cajon, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycuan is seeking a Cook III to prepare specialty and standard menu items in a fast-paced resort kitchen in El Cajon, CA. You will follow approved recipes, maintain food quality, and uphold health standards while contributing to a positive team environment.

The role requires experience in a commercial kitchen, knowledge of FIFO, and the ability to handle knives safely while working flexible shifts to support guest service goals.

Qualifications

• County of San Diego Food Handler Card.
• 2 years cooking experience in a commercial kitchen.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Culinary degree.
• Ability to prepare menu items from recipes.
• Ability to stand for up to eight hours.
• Ability to safely use knives.

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
• Understands the food rotation method “FIFO”.
• Ability to read food order tickets.
• Ensures a clean and orderly storage area by arranging and straightening food products and equipment, wiping shelves and counters, disposing of empty cartons, boxes and trash, and sweeping and mopping storage area floors.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Education

County of San Diego Food Handler Card

2 years cooking experience in a commercial kitchen

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Culinary degree

Ability to prepare menu items from recipes

Ability to stand for up to eight hours

Ability to safely use knives

Job description

Resort, 3007 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, California, United States of America

Job Description

The ancestors of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation existed many centuries ago as a community of people…a Tribe living together, farming, hunting and fishing to survive. Much has changed since that time. Today the Sycuan Tribe governs its Reservation, owns and operates a Casino and a Golf Resort, and owns a number of other business ventures in the San Diego Region. One attribute that remains unchanged, however, is Sycuan's sense of community. Sycuan is more than just a business. Sycuan is a community of people working together toward a common goal. Whether you work in our state-of-the-art Casino, our beautiful Resort, or become a staff member in our Tribal Government division, you will be part of the Sycuan family.

Job Purpose:

Under the direction of the designated Sous Chef, the Cook III 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 Sycuan 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:

• 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
• Understands the food rotation method “FIFO”.
• Ability to read food order tickets.
• Ensures a clean and orderly storage area by arranging and straightening food products and equipment, wiping shelves and counters, disposing of empty cartons, boxes and trash, and sweeping and mopping storage area floors.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Job Specifications:

Education and Experience:

• County of San Diego Food Handler Card
• 2 years cooking experience in a commercial kitchen
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Culinary degree

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to prepare menu items from recipes
• Ability to prepare wide range of food products
• Ability to perform mathematical equations
• Ability to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for up to eight hours at a time
• Ability to bend and stoop
• Ability to interact effectively with guests and team members
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
• Ability to interact guest population
• Ability to appear for work on time
• Ability to safely use knifes
• Ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions

Direct: None

Indirect: None

Resort, 3007 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, California, United States of America