Sous Chef - LaunchPad

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC); Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community's newest venture as a Sous Chef, where you'll support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and guiding the culinary team. This dynamic role involves preparing high-quality dishes, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and managing staff training and development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Generous PTO

Volunteer Hours

Discounts

Uniforms

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of culinary education and/or cooking experience.
• Ability to work varying schedule including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
• Oversee line cooks and kitchen staff.
• Ensure quality and consistency of food products.

Skills

Sanitation Practices

Quality Control

Recipe Interpretation

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Culinary Education

Certified Food Service Manager Certificate

Job description

Join to apply for the Sous Chef - LaunchPad role at Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)

Join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s newest venture, LaunchPad Golf, as our Sous Chef! In this dynamic role, you’ll support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations while mentoring and guiding the culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Job Overview:

The sous chef plays a vital role in the kitchen hierarchy, assisting the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and ensuring the preparation of high-quality dishes for all suites, dining room, bar areas, and special events. They oversee the line cooks and kitchen staff, providing guidance and support in food preparation, cooking, and presentation.

Create Lasting Change: The Impact You’ll Have

• Prepares and assists in the preparation of food products.
• Works with Head Chef on team management including recruitment, onboarding, training, and coaching of all BOH employees.
• Plans training and development in conjunction with Human Resources Development, and completes performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Manages culinary operations of LaunchPad for assigned shift.
• Ensures quality and consistency of food products.
• Ensures proper sanitation of all equipment.
• Ensures compliance with all prescribed food and safety standards.
• Conducts taste tests to ensure quality and consistency.
• Assists in planning daily/weekly specials and periodic menu changes.
• May be asked to perform job tasks related to special events and functions.
• May assist in inventory and ordering of all food and kitchen supplies, ensuring efficient stock levels.
• Ensures the kitchen and all storage areas are stocked, clean, and organized.
• Performs daily line checks, temperature checks, and maintains food safety logs.

Job Requirements:

Reflects MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, and EXPERIENCE required to meet the expectations of this job:

• Any combination of culinary education and/or cooking experience totaling at least three years.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation practices, quality control, recipe interpretation, and prep duties.
• Must pass Lead Cook test.
• Must complete formal tasting audition.
• Basic computer skills for simple data entry or information retrieval.
• Certified Food Service Manager Certificate or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Ability to work a varying schedule, including nights and weekends.

Benefits & Perks:

At SMSC, we offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), generous PTO, volunteer hours, discounts, uniforms, and tuition reimbursement.

Who We Are:

The SMSC contributes significantly to regional and national causes, with extensive donations, economic development loans, and community initiatives like Native Green. Team members can participate in volunteer opportunities with paid hours through SMSC Gives. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org