CAFE SOUS CHEF - VR - FULLTIME - VARIED SHIFT

Mesquite Gaming Employment Center; Mesquite (NV); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite Gaming Employment Center is seeking a Sous Chef to lead production and service of multiple menu items in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to make quick on-the-spot decisions.

Experience in the food industry and familiarity with MMS for ordering supplies are essential. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and possess a Nevada health district health card.

Qualifications

• The candidate has demonstrated experience in most aspects of the food industry.
• Strong attention to details with accountability for on-the-spot decisions.
• Excellent communication and motivational leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items and recipes according to production and quality standards.
• Assign and monitor food production needs to staff to meet customer flow.
• Adhere to all food handling and sanitation guidelines.
• Interact effectively with diverse department personnel and guests.
• Operate kitchen equipment (mixers, processors, cutters, slicers, blenders, ranges, grills).
• Assist leadership in coaching and disciplining food service staff.
• Other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Food industry experience

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

MMS (inventory ordering)

Staff training/coaching

Tools

MMS

Job description

STARTING RATE: $20.00

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: 21 years old

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: S. Nevada Health District Health Card.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sous Chef is responsible for providing leadership and support in production and/or service of multiple food products from a specified menu to guests.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

A successful Sous Chef must have demonstrated experience in most aspects of the Food Industry and have strong attention to details. He/she will take accountability for “on the spot” decisions made with limited information. Candidate must possess conflict resolution and problem solving skills as well as be computer literate with computer programs specifically designed for ordering supplies (MMS). This position requires excellent communication, leadership and motivational skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare menu items and recipes according to production and quality standards.
• Assign and monitor food production needs to employees and ensure production needs are met as required by customer flow.
• Adhere to all food handling and sanitation guidelines.
• Use interpersonal skills to interact effectively and tactfully with diverse department personnel at various levels and with the public.
• Operate equipment such as mixers, food processors, food cutters, meat slicers, blenders, gas range, flat top grill, char broiler, hot wells, and deep fat fryers.
• Assist Room Chef & Director in leading, motivating, training, coaching, and disciplining food services employees.
• Other related job duties as assigned and instructed by management.

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPECTATIONS

• Strive to deliver world-class products and service for our guests.
• Interact effectively with guests, employees, colleagues and managers in a high volume public contact setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, and problem solving techniques.
• Display to the guest that they are the most important person at this moment.
• Take ownership and have an "It's my job" attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts requiring special safety precautions, e.g., working around kitchen equipment, moving parts, carts, or machines, or with contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields. This is a 24 hour/7 day a week work environment with varying shifts including weekends and holidays.