Sous Chef

Muckleshoot Casino Resort; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Complimentary meals

Employee parking

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Muckleshoot Casino Resort is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to plan and direct food preparation for assigned outlets, supervise cooks, and manage labor budgets. You will train staff, participate in interviewing candidates, and maintain menu knowledge to ensure top-notch plate presentation.

The role requires a solid kitchen background, the ability to cost recipes, and strong adherence to sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years kitchen experience.
• Two years kitchen management.
• One year food ordering.
• Ability to obtain a Class III B gaming license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the food preparation for assigned outlets.
• Supervise cooks and ensure efficient use of excess items.
• Set schedules for kitchen staff to meet labor budgets.
• Develop and train kitchen personnel.
• Participate in interviewing new cooks for assigned outlets.
• Maintain menu knowledge and plate presentation.
• Assist in recipe costing and menu design/development.
• Ensure sanitation standards and proper inventory.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Inventory control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WA State Health Card

Food Handlers permit

Class III B gaming license

Job description

Description

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary at $63,118.64 -DOE with discretionary performance bonuses 2x a year!
• Fully paid medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for you and competitive premiums for your dependents.
• Complimentary meals and covered team member parking.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Flexible Spending Account options for health care expenses.
• Company-paid gaming licenses (Class A & Class B)
• Variety of additional voluntary benefits and retirement plans.

What You'll Do

• Practice, support and promote the Mission, Vision and Values of Muckleshoot Casino.
• Responsible for the planning and directing of the food preparation in the kitchen of assigned outlet(s).
• Supervise line production, including all cooks (prep and line) and ensure excess items are utilized efficiently.
• Assist in setting schedule for kitchen staff associated with assigned outlet to maintain set labor budgets.
• Develop and train all kitchen personnel assigned to outlet(s).
• Participate in the interview process of all new cooks for assigned outlet(s).
• Maintain menu knowledge and attention to detail plate presentation.
• Contribute to the development and costing of recipes and design/development of menus.
• Assist in conducting inventory on a regular basis to ensure proper par levels.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
• Ensure the kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies and equipment to meet the business demand.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food and labor costs.
• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Muckleshoot, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of product by implementing and following recipes.
• May need to assist team members with production as needed during high volume periods as well as monitoring food flow, presentation, and timing on occasion.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5) years kitchen experience required.
• Two (2) years kitchen management required.
• One (1) year food ordering required.
• Ability to obtain a Class III B gaming license.
• Must maintain a valid WA State Health Card/Food Handlers permit.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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