Pastry Sous Chef

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma • Durant, OK

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About The Position

The Sous Chef oversees kitchen staff and manages the culinary department’s daily operations, including inventory, schedules, and food-cost targets. The position acts on behalf of the Chef De Cuisine when they are absent. This generic posting covers all venues inside the Choctaw Casino. The role 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 appropriate production levels and by verifying 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 tasks as assigned.
• Act on behalf of the Chef De Cuisine in their absence.

What This Job Offers

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