Prep Cook-Cantina

Sycuan • El Cajon, CA

3d

About The Position

Under the direction of the designated venue Sous Chef, the Prep Cook prepares vegetables, fruits, and proteins by cutting, slicing, chopping, and cleaning according to Food & Beverage/Culinary Management standards. The role maintains food, equipment, and kitchens in compliance with health codes and casino standards, while maintaining a positive, team-oriented, and accommodating attitude toward guests, team members, and management.

The Prep Cook provides food products to the kitchen, maintains safe and sanitary cooking areas, and keeps walk-in and storage areas clean and orderly. The role also performs other duties as assigned to support efficient department operations.

Requirements

• County of San Diego Food Handler Card.
• Cooking experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen.
• Working knowledge of cooking temperature guidelines.
• Ability to safely use knives.
• Ability to prepare menu items from recipes.
• Ability to perform mathematical equations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for up to eight hours at a time.
• Ability to bend and stoop.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure.
• Ability to interact effectively with guests and team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to appear for work on time.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Culinary degree.
• Multilingual.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables, fruits, and proteins by cutting, slicing, chopping, and cleaning them according to management standards.
• Maintain food, equipment, and kitchens in accordance with health codes and casino standards.
• Provide food products to the kitchen.
• Maintain safe and sanitary cooking and kitchen areas.
• Keep walk-in and storage areas clean and orderly.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient department operations.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented, and accommodating attitude toward guests, team members, and management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed