Sous Chef-Cantina
Sous Chef-Cantina Casino, 5485 Casino Way, El Cajon, California, United States of America Req #14343 Thursday, May 23, 2024 Job Purpose: Assists the Executive Chef and Chef in developing and implementing menus and manages kitchen operations, kitchen staff, and off-site events Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)
Maintains efficient operation of the kitchen operations by assigning duties to kitchen staff, communicating pertinent departmental information to staff, instructing personnel on food service policies and procedures, correcting out of compliance behaviors, regulating food product utilization, drafting food production sheets, monitoring kitchen staff performance, and performing production cook duties as needed.
Prepares and cooks food for guest consumption by following recipes according to established standards and as projected on the menu and/or catering requests, preparing food products according to production sheets, chopping, slicing, dicing, baking, frying, basting, boiling, sautéing, steaming, grilling, marinating, portioning desserts and condiments, and ensuring cold and hot food wells are filled and replenishing as needed.
Assists the Chef by participating in the training of production cooks and catering staff, providing guidance on proper portion controls and food presentation, monitoring cooks’ performance, communicating relevant information between shifts, monitoring team member performance, training team members, conducting performance appraisals, providing counseling, guidance, and corrective action as needed, generating appropriate paperwork, and reporting discrepancies to the Chef.
Ensures safe and sanitary kitchen and storage areas are maintained by checking food products for temperature and freshness, rotating food items as needed, maintaining correct cooling, reheating and storing of foods, cleaning and wiping counters, shelves, refrigerators, hot and cold wells and surrounding areas, organizing storage area as needed, storing and restocking product on the line and surrounding areas, and following proper utilization guidelines for all supplies and equipment.
Assists with catering both on site and off site by ensuring proper set up prior to event, cooking, cleaning, working the event, and breaking down all equipment, supplies and product at conclusion of event.
In the absence of the Chef completes all job duties and responsibilities of the Chef as required.
Job Specifications:
Education and Experience:
Essential:
High School Diploma or G.E.D or equivalent experience
ServSafe Manager Certification
2 years cooking in a commercial kitchen
1 year supervisory or Sous Chef experience
Desirable:
Completion of Sycuans Supervisory Certificate Program
CA Driver’s License in good standing
Culinary degree
Skills and Knowledge:
Essential:
Ability to create recipes and menus
Working knowledge of responsible alcohol beverage service
Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members
Ability to provide leadership and guidance to staff
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks and assignments
Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
Ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions
Ability to accept constructive criticism
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand and walk for up to eight hours at a time
Ability to bend, stoop, push and pull
Ability to work in a smoking environment
Ability to drive catering vehicles
Ability to maintain a good driving record
Desirable:
Multi-lingual
Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:
Direct: Lead Production Cook, Production Cook, Prep Cook, Lead Utility, Utility, F&B Deep Cleaning Technician, Attendant
Indirect: None
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Casino, 5485 Casino Way, El Cajon, California, United States of America