Sous Chef

Casino Del Sol • Tucson, AZ

6d

About The Position

Prepares, cooks, and plates food using established recipes and guidelines; assists with ensuring the efficient operation of assigned food outlet(s).

Requirements

• High School or General Equivalency Diploma AND must successfully pass a Sous Chef audition.
• Must either possess or obtain a valid Food Handler’s card and ServSafe certification within three (3) months of employment.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, responsiveness, and creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of providing excellent guest service.
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed.
• Must have employment eligibility in the U.S.
• Must be able to obtain, maintain, and retain a valid gaming license.

Nice To Haves

• Certification from an accredited culinary school or American Culinary Federation (ACF) certification.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Reads daily menus to ensure cooking times are coordinated for timely preparation of all food products.
• Reviews schedules and inventory for any special parties or orders to ensure successful service.
• Reviews prep list, checks daily pars, and maintains pars, as necessary.
• Ensures that all the ingredients and necessary components for the menu items to be prepared during the shift are ready at the start of the shift (mise en place); assists when necessary.
• Prepares and cooks dishes; ensures that menus, recipes, methods, pictures, and specifications provided by supervisors are followed exactly.
• Prepares customized food to order, such as Caesar salads or handpicked items to be sautéed for pastas, crepes, and breakfast omelets.
• Responds to guest requests with courtesy, promptness, and friendliness.
• Coordinates placing of food on the steam and cold table; ensures food rotation and proper timing of foods.
• Monitors and tests food quality while preparing food; checks if cooked sufficiently along with proper consistency, temperatures, and flavors.
• Verifies food is satisfactorily cooked in both quality and quantity prepared.
• Prepares proper plate and platter presentations.
• Serves food in proper portions onto proper receptacles using plating guides for product consistency and cost control.
• Controls food and labor costs by avoiding preparation waste and overproduction as well as ensuring proper rotation and utilization.
• Coordinates with supervisors on food preparation, presentation, and proper service procedures.
• Assists with workflow to ensure a smooth running operation.
• Oversees inventory and orders stock for assigned outlet; works closely with the Chef(s) to ensure that all items needed are in stock for the menu.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of cooking ingredients and supplies.
• Operates ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods.
• Maintains cleanliness of workstation, kitchen area, walk-in cooler, and freezer in accord with departmental and health and safety standards.
• Ensures proper storage of all food products; ensures all food items are dated and up to established standards.
• Ensures the kitchen is ready for preparation of the next meal.
• Inspects tools and equipment before and after use; makes sure they are clean and in proper working order. Coordinates any necessary repairs immediately with appropriate staff.
• Enforces health and safety standards rigorously; ensures work related injuries or incidents are reported to Security but also maintains own accurate and timely records for purposes of assessing training needs and taking corrective action.
• Creates new dishes as well as assists with developing and implementing new menus.
• Confers with supervisor to review achievements and discuss needed changes in goals or objectives.
• Assists with interviewing, recommending hires, and training; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; team member relations; and controlling overtime.
• Handles all necessary paperwork related to the position, such as special assignments and entering logbook communications for other shifts.
• Utilizes experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals as well as meet daily operational challenges.
• Works collaboratively with team members to ensure a smooth running operation.
• Ensures uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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