Lead Sous Chef — $2.5K Sign-On Bonus

Cache Creek Casino Resort; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Pay

Gas Discounts

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Weekly Paychecks

Affordable Healthcare

Medical Insurance

Vision Care Insurance

401k Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Cache Creek Casino Resort is seeking a Lead Cook or Sous Chef to manage daily kitchen operations and oversee culinary staff. You will observe and assist cooks, ensuring meals meet recipe standards and quality expectations.

The role requires 21+ years old, culinary training or apprenticeship, and prior kitchen leadership experience; strong teamwork and communication are essential for high guest service levels in a casino setting.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience as described: high school diploma; culinary school or apprenticeship; experience as lead cook or sous chef; college/technical certificate or equivalent.
• Language skills include reading safety rules, writing reports, and speaking before groups.
• Math and reasoning support: basic math, percentages, and problem-solving.
• Certificates/licences include Cache Creek Casino Tribal Gaming License and Sanitation Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Promote Cache Creek Casino Resort in a positive manner.
• Manage by shift Culinary Staff in restaurant.
• Coach and counsel staff as required.
• Execute menu as prescribed by recipe standards.
• Manage portion control and FIFO of all food product.
• Requisition from I.P. system all food product to restaurant inventory and maintain clean storage areas.
• Expedite line and observe plates leaving kitchen.
• Assist in smooth operation of FOH by communicating all important culinary information regarding specials, 86'ed items, changes or substitutions.

Skills

Reading safety rules and procedures

Written reports and correspondence

Public speaking to groups

Education

High School diploma

Culinary school or ACF apprenticeship

Lead cook or sous chef experience

College/technical certificate or related experience

Job description

Cache Creek Casino Resort is seeking a Lead Cook or Sous Chef to manage daily kitchen operations and oversee culinary staff. You will observe and assist cooks, ensuring meals meet recipe standards and quality expectations.

The role requires 21+ years old, culinary training or apprenticeship, and prior kitchen leadership experience; strong teamwork and communication are essential for high guest service levels in a casino setting.