San Diego Football Club & Sycuan Casino- Hiring Cook I's

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