Lodge Casino - Seasons Buffet Sous Chef

DeKalb Health; Black Hawk (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation after 1 year

Sick time

Healthcare plans

Life insurance

401K matching

Meal discounts

Free parking

Job summary

The Lodge Casino in Black Hawk, CO, is seeking a Seasons Buffet Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in a high-volume buffet environment. You will ensure quality, supervise staff, and manage food preparation and line checks.

The role requires culinary training or equivalent, ServSafe certification, 3+ years of supervisory experience, and a commitment to health and safety standards. Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume food establishment.
• Culinary degree or equivalent work experience.
• Successful completion of ServSafe Class.
• Working knowledge of the food service industry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the quality and presentation of all food items.
• Supervise and manage kitchen staff.
• Requisition food items from the warehouse, timely and accurately.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of all kitchen areas.
• Practice procedures to increase yields (minimizes waste).
• Complete daily log and temperature logs. Complete 'line check' each meal period.
• Uphold all health department policies and procedures.
• Comply with relevant Colorado Gaming and IRS requirements.

Skills

Food service knowledge

Supervisory experience

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

• Location 240 Main Street,Black Hawk, CO, 80422,United States
• Base Pay $23.00 / Hour
• Job Category Food & Beverage
• Employee Type FT Hourly Non Exempt

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

A Legacy of Excellence

Entertaining Your World

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) is a developer, owner and operator of gaming and entertainment facilities across the United States. Core to the company’s value is our commitment to ethical leadership, outstanding training, and open employee communication.

The Lodge Casino is currently in search of a "Seasons Buffet Sous Chef". We are Colorado's First Choice For Fun not only for our guests, but for our employees too! If you are looking for a fun and exciting atmosphere, now is the perfect time to jump start your career. The Lodge Casino opened its doors in June 1998, in Black Hawk, CO. Our property features more than 52,000 square feet of state-of-the-art gaming space, four delicious restaurants, nearly 900 slot machines, 23 table games, four bars and 50 spacious boutique hotel rooms.

Our employees are supported with a comprehensive benefits program that include the following:

• $1,000 Hiring Bonus
• $200 Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 7 paid Holidays
• 80 hours of Vacation after 1 year of employment
• 48 Hours of Sick Time available immediately and renews annually
• We offer a variety of affordable medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account plans after 60 days
• Employee Assistance Program FREE of charge
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Matching 401K program after 90 days
• Employee Meal Discounts
• Free Parking
• Discounted Bus Tickets
• Ongoing learning and development programs
• Work towards your future advancement within the company - most of our supervisors and managers are promoted from within

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitor the quality and presentation of all food items
• Supervise and manage kitchen staff.
• Requisition food items from the warehouse, timely and accurately
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of all kitchen areas
• Practice procedures to increase yields (minimizes waste)
• Complete daily log and temperature logs. Complete "line check" each meal period
• Uphold all health department policies and procedures
• Other related duties including but not limited to complying with the following:Colorado Limited Gaming Act, Colorado Gaming Rules and Regulations, Colorado Internal Control Minimum Procedures, Colorado Liquor and Beer Codes, Federal requirements for Anti-Money Laundering, Company Policies, and IRS reporting

Skills, Education and Other Requirements:

• Must have a working knowledge of the food service industry
• Culinary degree or equivalent work experience
• Successful completion of ServSafe Class
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume food establishment
• Identification that establishes identity
• Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States