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Cook III-Cantina

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
El Cajon, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

County Of San Diego Food Handler Card

Job overview

Sycuan is hiring a Cook III-Cantina. The Cook III leads all cooks in the production and preparation of food and menu items for guest consumption on designated shifts. This role maintains a positive, team-oriented attitude toward guests, team members, and management. Under the direction of the Sous Chef, the Cook III prepares specialty cuisine items and ensures compliance with all food health safety rules.

Key focus areas include Maintain designated workstation throughout all levels of business flow, Ensure recipes are consistent in flavor profiles, quality, and appearance, and Train cook staff.

Successful candidates bring County Of San Diego Food Handler Card and 2+ Years Casual And/Or Fine Dining Cooking Experience. Important skills include Advanced Knowledge Of Basic And Specialty Food Products, Advanced Knowledge Of Standard And Specialty Food Production Equipment, Excellent Knife Skills, Understanding Of FIFO Food Rotation Method, Read Recipes, and Read Production Lists. Preferred (not required): Safe Food Handling Practices, Work Effectively With Team Members And Guests, Provide Guidance To Staff, and Maintain Professionalism And Composure.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Advanced Knowledge of Basic and Specialty Food ProductsAdvanced Knowledge of Standard and Specialty Food Production EquipmentExcellent Knife SkillsUnderstanding of FIFO Food Rotation MethodRead RecipesRead Production ListsRead Collateral PaperworkTrain Cook StaffSafe Food Handling PracticesWork Effectively With Team Members and GuestsCommunicate Effectively in EnglishProvide Guidance to StaffMaintain Professionalism and ComposurePerform Simple Mathematical CalculationsUnderstand Verbal Directives and Written InstructionsMultitaskMulti Lingual

Qualifications

County of San Diego Food Handler Card2 Years of Casual and/or Fine Dining Cooking ExperienceRoutinely Lift and Carry 50 PoundsStand and Walk for Up to 8 Hours at a TimeBend, Stoop, Push and PullPerform Repetitive TasksWork in a Smoking EnvironmentAppear for Work on TimeHigh School Diploma, High School Certificate of Completion, or G.E.D.Supervisory ExperienceCulinary DegreeCalifornia Driver’s License in Good Standing

Full 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 direction of designated venue Sous Chef, the Cook III leads all cooks in production and preparation of food/menu items for guest consumption on designated shifts; maintains positive, team oriented and accommodating attitude toward guests (internal as well as external), fellow team members and management at all times. Under direction of the Sous Chef, the Cook III prepares specialty cuisine items for guest consumption on designated shifts and maintains compliance with all rules, regulations an food health safety rules as all times.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

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

  • Maintains designated workstation throughout all levels of business flow.

  • Ensures recipes are consistent in flavor profiles, quality, and appearance.

  • Advanced knowledge of basic and specialty food products.

  • Advanced knowledge of standard and specialty food production equipment.

  • Possesses excellent knife skills.

  • Possesses an excellent understanding of the food rotation method “FIFO”.

  • Possesses the ability to read recipes, production lists and any other necessary collateral paperwork, such as diagrams and logs.

  • Ability to train cook staff.

  • Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Job Specifications

Education and Experience

Essential:

  • County of San Diego Food Handler Card

  • 2 years of casual and/or fine dining cooking experience

Desirable:

  • High School Diploma, High School Certificate of Completion, or G.E.D.

  • Supervisory experience

  • Culinary degree

  • California Driver’s License in good standing

  • Casino experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

  • Working knowledge of safe food handling practices

  • Ability to work effectively with team members and guests

  • Ability to communicate effectively in the English language

  • Ability to provide guidance to staff

  • Ability to follow recipes and read production sheets

  • Ability to maintain professionalism and composure

  • Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations

  • Ability to understand verbal directives and written instructions

  • Ability to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds

  • Ability to accept constructive criticism

  • Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours at a time

  • Ability to bend, stoop, push and pull

  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks

  • Ability to multitask

  • Ability to work in a smoking environment

  • Ability to appear for work on time

Desirable:

  • Multi Lingual

Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:

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!

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly

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