Prep Cook/Steward-Food SDFC

Sycuan Casino; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycuan Casino is looking for a Dishwasher to maintain cleanliness in their kitchen and support culinary staff. Join a community-focused team dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences while enjoying a collaborative work environment. Ideal candidates will have food handling certifications and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Dishwashing experience required.
• Custodial or janitorial experience preferred.
• Prep Cook experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of dishes, pots, and pans in the kitchen.
• Ensure safety and sanitation in the kitchen area.
• Assist cooks with basic meal preparation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Professionalism

Knife Skills

Time Management

Physical Endurance

Education

County of San Diego Food Handler Card

Job description

Resort, El Cajon, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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:

Provides clean dishes and utensils and maintains safe and sanitary kitchens. Performs basic prep cooking duties as well as proper heating of food to safe temperatures.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

(Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)

• Provides kitchen with adequate supply of clean pots, pans, utensils and dishware by scraping, racking, stacking and washing, unloading dishwasher, manually washing items as needed and putting items away when dry to the appropriate area.
• Ensures kitchen safety by organizing soiled pots, pans, and dishes prior to loading them into dishwasher, mopping and cleaning spills, and placing caution signs on wet floors and in hazardous areas according to established procedures.
• Maintains sanitary kitchen and dumpster area by cleaning counters, shelves, walls, ceilings and equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, placing soiled linen and towels into appropriate bins according to established procedures.
• 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.
• Ensures chemicals, equipment, and supply costs are within established guidelines by regulating the amounts of chemicals and supplies used, minimizing waste of product, and notifying food service sous chef of needed repairs on defective or damaged machinery and/or equipment.
• Support Cook II in execution of meal service by possessing sufficient knife skills to perform basic culinary cuts, ability to sufficiently perform basic cooking methods, and has knowledge of basic food products.
• 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
• Ability to Pass a Background Check
• Mandatory Reporting Certification
• Dishwashing experience
• Custodial or janitorial experience
• Prep Cook Experience

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to work effectively with team members
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
• Ability to interact effectively with guests and team members
• Ability to safely use knifes
• Ability to understand verbal directives and written instructions
• Ability to organize food storage areas
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Ability to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours at a time
• Ability to bend, stoop, push and pull
• Ability to appear for work on time

Direct: None

Indirect: None

If you enjoy being part of a community dedicated to creating a memorable guest experience, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Sycuan and join our winning team!

Resort, El Cajon, California, United States of America