Food Court Chef - Requisition #684245

Infor; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pechanga Resort Casino is seeking a Food Court Chef to manage daily Culinary Department operations within PRC regulations in Temecula. Lead staffing, schedule plans, and staff development while delivering high-quality, safe, and compliant meals.

Responsibilities include controlling food and labor costs, maintaining sanitation, training staff, and ensuring equipment and inventories meet standards; collaboration with the Executive Chef team is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; AA degree or equivalent preferred.
• At least 8 years’ experience in kitchens, including 3 years as a chef, preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage kitchen operations with strict sanitation.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety standards and food handling procedures.
• Experience in budgeting, cost control, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members in meal preparation and service.
• Identify and correct defects; implement continuous quality and sanitation improvements.
• Manage food cost, labor cost, and controllable expenses.
• Train kitchen staff and communicate curriculum to Team Members.
• Oversee inventory and establish par levels for purchasing and production.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity when accessing departmental information.
• Oversee operational aspects of the kitchen to meet set standards.
• Support the Executive Chef team in achieving divisional targets.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques, recipes, and equipment to staff.
• Ensure daily operation and provide necessary tools for safe food handling.
• Maintain safety and sanitation; enforce budget controls; supervise chefs and line staff.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Staff management

Food safety

Budgeting

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Kronos

Stratton Warren

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY
The Food Court Chef is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Culinary Department/area, in accordance with PRC regulations. Ensure the timely completion of all projects related tasks, in accordance with established procedures. Participate in the development and implementation of the department’s staffing/scheduling plan. Provide direction to subordinates on improving job performance and contribute feedback to the Team Member performance review.

FOUR DIAMOND SERVICE AGREEMENT

All Team Members will display a Four Diamond commitment to customer service through the delivery and maintenance of the Quality Standards established by Pechanga Resort Casino (PRC).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members in the preparation and serving of high quality and great tasting meals according to dietary restrictions.
• Identify and correct defects, implement continuous quality improvement procedures, and maintain highest levels of sanitation and safety in all department areas.
• Execute the financial objectives of the operation to include food cost, labor cost, and controllable expenses.
• Execute an active repertoire of dishes to advance the culinary experience of the outlet staff, and be effective in communicating curriculum to Team Members through ongoing training programs.
• Complete daily and weekly inventory to ensure proper ordering. Establish par for all purchasing, as well as production.
• Protect the assets of PRC and maintain confidentiality and integrity when accessing Team Member information maintained in departmental files/systems.
• Responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of the kitchen division in meeting set standards.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Executive Chef team in meeting all divisional set targets.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques, recipes, and equipment to kitchen staff.
• Execute the daily operation of the kitchen as needed. Ensure all line staff with the necessary tools and equipment for safe food handling.
• Maintain a high level of safety and sanitation.
• Instill budgetary controls using established budget on an everyday basis.
• Manage chefs, cooks and line staff in daily operations.
• Set, plan, prepare, and serve of all food items and menus; Train kitchen staff on the execution of said items.
• Check all walk-in coolers and freezers daily to insure proper rotation, storage, and usage of all food items.
• Ability to plan, organize, and operate all stations in their outlet.
• Other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY

This position is responsible for managing the work of the assigned Team Members. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with PRC policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, reviewing, and directing work; evaluating and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS AND GUIDELINES

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and/or at least eight (8) years’ experience (including three (3) years as a chef) is preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must qualify to obtain and maintain a Class “A” gaming license.
• Must be able to complete Pechanga’s Food Handler Certification course.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Proficient with Word, Excel, Stratton Warren, and Kronos.
• Firm understanding and practical application of Health and Safety standards/laws.
• Knowledge of all aspects of kitchen and culinary operations.
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Familiar with traditional/contemporary methods of preparing and presenting local, regional, national, and international styles of food.
• Must be able to work any day of the week and scheduled shift.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt