Pastry Sous Chef

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma • Durant, IA

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About The Position

The Sous Chef oversees kitchen staff and manages the culinary department’s daily physical operations, including inventory and schedules, while working toward budgeted food costs. The Sous Chef acts on behalf of the Chef De Cuisine in their absence. This is a generic posting covering all venues inside the Choctaw Casino, and the position reports to the Chef De Cuisine of the venue.

Requirements

• Specialized culinary training.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Ability to communicate positively with and instruct team members.
• Proficiency in charbroiling, poaching, deep frying, pan-frying, sautéing, roasting, griddling, and par-cooking.
• Basic math skills.
• Four or more years of full-service, high-volume Sous Chef or kitchen management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of cooks and other culinary workers, monitoring food for recipe accuracy, taste, and visual appeal while promoting a high service culture.
• Control waste through proper production levels and verification of portion sizes and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with departmental internal controls, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized work environment and enforce hygiene and sanitation regulations.
• Manage training for new culinary associates and ensure standards are followed.
• Monitor inventory and requisitions to maintain supplies of food, cleaning supplies, and other food-preparation supplies.
• Resolve conflicts involving associates, customers, or in-house situations.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

What This Job Offers

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