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Wok Cook - Asian

United States, El Cajon Employment contract 23.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted December 26, 2025
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The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation is a Native American tribe with a rich history that dates back many centuries. Originally, the ancestors of the Sycuan community were known for their close-knit lifestyle, living together and subsisting through farming, hunting, and fishing. Over time, the community has transformed significantly, growing from its traditional roots to a modern and thriving tribal nation. Today, the Sycuan Tribe exercises sovereign governance over its reservation and has expanded its enterprises to include a state-of-the-art casino, a prestigious golf resort, and several other business ventures across the San Diego region. These enterprises fuel economic...

Job Responsibility

  • Maintains the efficiency of kitchen operations
  • Assists with maintaining designated workstation throughout all levels of business flow
  • Ensures that recipes, flavor profiles, consistency in quality, appearance and production time are adhered to
  • Ensures food service lines are fully stocked for forecasted business flow and restock as needed
  • Possesses good understanding of the food rotation method FIFO and is directly responsible for ensuring labels and dating all food items on their designated stations
  • Ensures all food items are within expiration dates or if not that they are disposed of and properly logged on waste sheets
  • Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department

Requirements

  • County of San Diego Food Handler Card
  • 6 months specialty cooking experience including woks, smokers, grills or sushi rolling
  • Ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
  • Ability to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds
  • 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 work in a smoking environment
  • Ability to appear for work on time
  • Working knowledge of safe food handling practices
  • Ability to work effectively with team members and guests
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English
  • 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

Nice to have

  • High school diploma, high school certificate of completion, or G.E.D. is desirable
  • Supervisory experience is desirable
  • Culinary degree is desirable
  • California Driver’s License in good standing is desirable

What we offer

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Discounts
  • Retirement Plan
  • Professional development opportunities

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