Sous Chef Buffet Americana

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

As a Sous Chef / Assistant Restaurant Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring superior food quality.

Position: Full-Time, Salaried

Location: Gold Strike Casino - Tunica, MS

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train Master Cooks, Cooks, Pantry Workers, and Helpers on job responsibilities.
• Ensure requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated areas.
• Label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintain knowledge, understanding, and preparation of base sauces, stocks, and soups.
• Ensure food quality is superior and take action to correct any irregularities.
• Communicate with management and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and employees.
• Assist the Executive Chef by controlling purchasing, receiving, purveyor lists, and inventory of all kitchen items.
• Prepare and administer kitchen schedule.
• Assist Executive Chef by establishing goals and objectives that focus on profit, product, and people.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in a high-volume restaurant production.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

PREFERRED:

• One (1) year of supervisory experience in restaurant environment.
• Experience working in a similar resort setting.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• ServSafe Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of large production kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of F&B preparation and presentation.
• Apply advanced knife skills required for service.
• General knowledge of mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Able to lead and mentor a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational skills to function effectively under time constraints and within established deadlines, with particular attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This role includes frequent standing and bending.
• Constant walking, reaching, balancing, and grasping items in a food preparation area.
• It also includes lifting carrying and pushing up to 50 lbs.
• This is not intended to include every duty or responsibility of the job nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do this job.

This position may require strenuous physical activities and exposure to pipe, cigar, and/or cigarette smoking. An ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays may also be required.