Cook I

Casino, 5485 Casino Way, El Cajon, California, United States of America Req #14648

Friday, December 20, 2024

Job Purpose:

Under the direction of the designated venue Sous Chef, the Cook I prepares food/menu items for guest consumption utilizing only approved recipes, cooking methods and ingredients as set by Food & Beverage/Culinary Management; maintains all food, equipment and kitchens to set health codes and casino standards; maintains positive, team oriented and accommodating attitude toward guests (internal as well as external), fellow team members and management, at 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.

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

• Knowledge of basic food products.

• Knowledge of standard food production equipment.

• Ability to sufficiently perform basic cooking methods

• Possesses adequate 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 Specifications:

  Education and Experience

  Essential:

• County of San Diego Food Handler Card

• 6 months fast food and/or casual cooking experience

  Desirable:

• Culinary Degree or equivalent experience

• Guest Service or Hospitality 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 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

  Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

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