Senior Line Cook: Specialty & Standard Menus

Sycuan; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycuan is seeking a Cook III in our culinary team based in El Cajon, CA to prepare specialty cuisine items as well as standard menu items following approved recipes and methods. The role requires adherence to health codes and Sycuan standards, with a positive, guest- and team-focused attitude.

You will maintain workstation cleanliness, ensure recipe consistency, manage standard and specialty equipment, and perform basic cooking methods with proficient knife skills.

Qualifications

• County of San Diego Food Handler Card is required.
• 2 years cooking experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Driver’s License in good standing.

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.
• Ensures a clean and orderly storage area by arranging and straightening food products and equipment.
• Disposes of trash, sweeps and mops storage area floors.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Skills

Knife skills

English communication

Food preparation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree

Job description

Sycuan is seeking a Cook III in our culinary team based in El Cajon, CA to prepare specialty cuisine items as well as standard menu items following approved recipes and methods. The role requires adherence to health codes and Sycuan standards, with a positive, guest- and team-focused attitude.

You will maintain workstation cleanliness, ensure recipe consistency, manage standard and specialty equipment, and perform basic cooking methods with proficient knife skills.