Culinary Specialist II: Precision & Flavor

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

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.