Banquet Chef

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Coos Bay • North Bend, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Let's Be Friends! At Ko-Kwel Casino Resort, there's nothing better than being around your friends, and that's exactly the atmosphere we want to create here. We want team members to feel like they're welcomed with the unique experiences and growth we can offer. Come be part of the special atmosphere and hospitality of the hotel, or the welcoming, fun and friendly character of the restaurants and casino. Join our team in its dedication to be the leading destination for gaming and hospitality on the beautiful, southern Oregon coast! BASIC FUNCTION (the primary purpose of this position): Manages physical production of foods and supervises all kitchen Banquet personnel.

Requirements

• Five years progressive working kitchen experience, with at least one year in a mid-management capacity associated with a full service restaurant with average food sales in excess of $1.5 million annually.
• ServeSafe certification required or must have the ability to become certified within 90 days of employment.
• Must have supervised at a minimum a staff of ten people for one year.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Must pass and remain in compliance with Coquille Gaming Commission background check and drug free work place policies
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and evening hours as business demands; schedule often demands work hours in excess of a standard work week.
• While performing duties of this position, employee is required to stand for extended periods, and frequently walk, and use hands to; finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Occasionally sit.
• Ability to manage stress appropriately, make decisions under pressure, manages anger, fear, hostility and violence of others appropriately.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with a degree in culinary arts will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote a clean, safe, healthy and friendly work environment for employees and guests; report and direct safety issues to Safety Committee / Chef.
• Performs culinary preparatory cooking methods in preparation for events and catered functions.
• Attends catering meeting and provides feedback and strategies on events.
• Provides F&B purchasing department with weekly orders and transfers for all upcoming events.
• Provides specialty menus and pricing for sales department as needed.
• Schedules personnel based on production requirements.
• Conducts subordinate evaluations based on performance standards as prescribed by job descriptions.
• Must be knowledgeable enough to function as leader in all aspects of the Mill main kitchen operations.
• Employs fair practices in dealing with subordinates and peers to instill team effort and good workplace morale.
• Interacts with all kitchen and bakery employees to achieve prescribed cost control measures and production levels.
• Trains employees to fulfill company goals for specific jobs and maintains rigid sanitation standards in the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Team members at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Medford are eligible for a comprehensive health care benefit, generous time off policy, 401-K retirement with 4% company match and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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