Sous Chef

Emerald Queen Hotel & Casinos • Fife, WA

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About The Position

The Sous Chef provides superior guest service to casino patrons by ensuring food is produced to exceptional quality. The role supports the Kitchen Manager with menu development and other duties, and serves as a backup when necessary. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

The Sous Chef trains new employees, prepares food for events and banquets and on the line, communicates effectively while delegating food orders and duties to staff, and ensures sanitation procedures are followed in accordance with established policies. Additional duties may be assigned by the department manager.

The facilities operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required. Applicants must obtain a Class III A license as required by the Puyallup Tribal Gaming Regulatory Office and the Washington State Gaming Commission. Pre-employment drug testing is required. Marijuana use does not disqualify an applicant unless the position requires driving a company vehicle.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least two years of cooking experience in a dinner house.
• Experience with fish filleting, cutting, sautéing, grilling, steaming, and making a variety of sauces.
• Ability to sauté, cook, broil, grill, and steam.
• Efficiency and ability to handle up to 35 orders at a time.
• Good communication skills and the patience and ability to train others.
• Valid Washington State food handler’s card.
• Ability to stand for longer than 8 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Mobility to climb stairs routinely.
• Ability to tolerate a smoke-filled environment.
• Must obtain a Class III A license as required by the Puyallup Tribal Gaming Regulatory Office and the Washington State Gaming Commission.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary school background.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food produced is of exceptional quality and provide superior guest service to casino patrons.
• Train new employees.
• Cook for events, banquets, and on the line.
• Communicate effectively while delegating food orders and duties to staff.
• Assist the Kitchen Manager with menu development and other duties, and serve as backup when necessary.
• Ensure sanitation procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned by the department manager.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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