Asian Cuisine Chef

Emerald Queen Hotel & Casinos • Fife, WA

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About The Position

The Asian Cuisine Chef assists the Executive Chef and Production Chef in managing the kitchen efficiently and profitably, with emphasis on the Asian kitchen, while supervising Asian Cuisine Cooks. The position works regular shifts on the line and helps plan daily lunch and dinner specials, manage food and labor costs, procure ingredients, maintain kitchen standards, and support guest service. The role may also involve evening, weekend, and holiday shifts because the facilities operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Training in sanitation laws and procedures.
• Culinary school graduate or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of kitchen management experience, including Asian Cuisine cooking and food preparation.
• Knowledge of kitchen procedures and operations and State Board of Health regulations.
• Ability to operate cooking equipment and knowledge of sautéing, broiling, steaming, baking, sauce specialties, and advanced knife skills.
• Basic understanding of P&L statements.
• Ability to motivate others and demonstrate superior employee relations.
• Obtain a Class III A license as required by the Puyallup Tribal Gaming Regulatory Office and the Washington State Gaming Commission.
• Pass required pre-employment drug testing.
• Ability to stand for longer than eight hours, lift 40 pounds, tolerate a smoke-filled environment, and regularly climb stairs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience preparing all types of sushi.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in the efficient operation of the Asian Cuisine kitchen.
• Assist with hiring, scheduling, and training Asian Cuisine Shift Supervisors, Leads, and Cooks.
• Assist the Production Chef in planning daily lunch and dinner specials.
• Provide input and recommendations to the Executive Chef on related procedures and operations.
• Assist the Executive Chef and Production Chef with implementing policies and procedures.
• Ensure staff complies with portion-size and quality standards.
• Procure food, including identifying and selecting cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game, and/or vegetables.
• Assist the Executive Chef with controlling food, labor, and supply costs.
• Maintain security of products and supplies by issuing appropriate amounts.
• Control kitchen energy costs.
• Work regular shifts on the line.
• Provide daily and weekly preparation and cleaning lists for staff.
• Ensure areas are properly set up and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen, dish room, and storeroom.
• Keep walk-ins and storage areas neat, clean, and organized.
• Maintain Emerald Queen Casino’s standards for superior guest service.
• Promote good employee relations through professional conduct and support as a team player.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical insurance.
• Employer-paid dental insurance.
• Employer-paid vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED