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Sycuan

CATERER-Casino Food Catering

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

... Government division, you will be part of the Sycuan family. Job Purpose: Prepares, cooks and ... Reviews catering request clip boards, emails and catering cellphone for incoming requests and ...

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Sycuan

CATERER-Casino Food Catering

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

... Government division, you will be part of the Sycuan family. Job Purpose: Prepares, cooks and ... Reviews catering request clip boards, emails and catering cellphone for incoming requests and ...

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Catering Attendant

Lakeland, FL · On-site

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Reston, VA · On-site

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Catering Attendant

Lakeland, FL

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Dining/Catering Manager

Reston, VA

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Dining/Catering Manager

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Victoria College

Government Instructor

Victoria, TX · On-site

$5.4K - $6.1K/mo

This position may teach dual credit Government on high school campuses as part of the teaching load ... Learning, catering to the educational needs of the community. Living in the Area Victoria, a ...

CeCity.com

Government Affairs Manager

Washington, DC

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San Francisco, CA · On-site

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As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for government catering in the United States is $22.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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CATERER-Casino Food Catering

Sycuan

El Cajon, CA • On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

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:
Prepares, cooks and delivers food and supplies to events and clients to include both Casino and Tribal locations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provides full-service catering to on and off-site events and clients.
  • Reviews catering request clip boards, emails and catering cellphone for incoming requests and updated Banquet Event Orders (BEO's).
  • Prepares, cooks and coordinates food and beverage orders as listed on catering request form.
  • Prepares load sheets for transportation of food and beverage items, ensuring food and beverage items are packed properly and minimum safe temperatures are maintained.
  • Delivers and sets up food, beverages, equipment and supplies at events.
  • Interacts with guests and clients, and responds to guest requests during events, including last-minute requests.
  • Relays information to appropriate areas, ensuring all requests are prepared in a timely manner.
  • Coordinates guest service activities during events, arranges breakdown times and other related activities.
  • Returns equipment to the catering kitchen, and ensuring the catering vehicle is parked in the designated area.
  • Orders and stocks catering inventory with necessary supplies, props and equipment, preparing production sheets for kitchen staff.
  • Maintains catering supply inventory by keeping the catering storeroom clean and stocked with necessary supplies, and updating props and equipment following established procedures.
  • Ensures a clean and orderly storage area by wiping and straightening shelves, counters, food products and equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, and disposing of any empty cartons, boxes and trash.
  • Maintains catering vehicles by organizing equipment and supplies to be transported to events, cleaning and maintaining vehicle in good working order, and communicating any needed repairs in a timely manner.
  • 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
  • California Driver's License in good standing
  • Minimum 3 Years commercial or restaurant cooking experience
  • Guest or Hospitality Service experience

Desirable:
  • 1 year of guest or Hospitality Service experience
  • Banquet experience
  • Concession experience
  • Cash handling experience
  • Food Server experience
  • Casino experience

Skills and Knowledge:
Essential:
  • Ability to interact effectively with team members, vendors, and guests
  • Ability to be insured by our company vehicle insurance company
  • Ability to stand and walk for up to eight hours at a time
  • Ability to count cash and make change
  • Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
  • Ability to complete forms and documents
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications
  • Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
  • Ability to understand verbal directives and written instructions
  • Ability to accept constructive criticism
  • Ability to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds
  • Ability to bend, stoop, push and pull
  • Ability to appear for work on time
  • Ability to work in a smoking environment
  • Possesses proficient knife skills

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!

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