Cafe Sous Chef

Black Oak Casino Resort•Tuolumne, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: To work as part of the kitchen team by providing proactive leadership and guidance to all levels of Cooks and Utility Team Members. To ensure that all food is prepared to outlet and kitchen standards on a consistent basis. Responsible for the day-to-day running of a given outlet including being in charge of the kitchen in the Chef de Cuisine’s absence. Essential Responsibilities and Duties: (Specific areas of responsibility including, but not limited to) Utilizes purchasing guides for proper inventory levels from approved product specifications list. Estimates food consumption and purchases foodstuffs from approved vendors. Reviews menus and analyzes recipes, determines kitchen labor and overhead costs. Takes monthly inventory of all food items. Directs portion controls. Supervises cooking and coordinates Team Member assignments to ensure economical and timely food production. Observes food cooking to recipe specifications and that all products are presented in the prescribed manner. Tests cooked foods to ensure taste and quality. Creates special dishes and develops recipes. Establishes and enforces nutrition and sanitation standards for kitchen. Hires, trains, supervises, schedules and participates in all activities of kitchen staff in the area assigned. Keeps time and attendance logs up to date. Uses and enforces temperature logs for food storage and holding temperatures for safety. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must possess a high school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
A culinary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
Minimum four years in kitchen supervision.
Must complete ServSafe certification or have proof of current certification within the introductory period.
Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license and Black Oak Casino driver’s permit.
Must have thorough knowledge of all aspects of food preparation.
Must possess a team-first attitude.
Must be able to obtain a valid gaming license.
Must be able to pass a mandatory drug test.
Must provide evidence of employment eligibility in the U.S.
Must be able to communicate proficiently in English.
Must be physically able to perform all job requirements.
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds and occasionally more with assistance.
Must be able to work in a non-smoke free environment.
Must be able to work in a noisy environment.
Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
Must be flexible with schedule, being available to work any day and shift, including holidays.

Nice To Haves

A culinary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes purchasing guides for proper inventory levels from approved product specifications list.
Estimates food consumption and purchases foodstuffs from approved vendors.
Reviews menus and analyzes recipes, determines kitchen labor and overhead costs.
Takes monthly inventory of all food items.
Directs portion controls.
Supervises cooking and coordinates Team Member assignments to ensure economical and timely food production.
Observes food cooking to recipe specifications and that all products are presented in the prescribed manner.
Tests cooked foods to ensure taste and quality.
Creates special dishes and develops recipes.
Establishes and enforces nutrition and sanitation standards for kitchen.
Hires, trains, supervises, schedules and participates in all activities of kitchen staff in the area assigned.
Keeps time and attendance logs up to date.
Uses and enforces temperature logs for food storage and holding temperatures for safety.
Performs other duties as required.