Oyster Bar Cook II: Shellfish Specialist

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa; California, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in the Oyster Bar seeks a Cook II with seafood preparation focus to deliver high-quality items from soups to shellfish while upholding safety and presentation standards. This mid-level cook works under Cook I and the Sous Chef, maintaining clean stations, training teammates, and assisting with daily operations in a fast-paced, upscale casino kitchen.

A 2–3 year professional kitchen background and culinary coursework are preferred, with a Food Handler Certification

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in a professional kitchen, with seafood experience.
• Food Handler Certification required or obtained upon hire.
• Strong knife handling and seafood preparation skills.
• Ability to follow recipes, plating standards, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepares items per recipes and presentation standards.
• Takes food and beverage orders from Oyster Bar guests.
• Shucks oysters and handles seafood with care.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of kitchen and walk-ins.
• Operates POS and processes payments accurately.
• Supports Cook I and Sous Chef to ensure smooth operations.
• Adheres to safety, sanitation, and company policies.

Skills

Seafood preparation

Knife handling

Culinary skills

Food safety

POS operation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary coursework

Food Handler Certification

Tools

POS system

Job description

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in the Oyster Bar seeks a Cook II with seafood preparation focus to deliver high-quality items from soups to shellfish while upholding safety and presentation standards. This mid-level cook works under Cook I and the Sous Chef, maintaining clean stations, training teammates, and assisting with daily operations in a fast-paced, upscale casino kitchen.

A 2–3 year professional kitchen background and culinary coursework are preferred, with a Food Handler Certification