What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef - Home Cafe position at Chamonix Casino & Hotel?
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules, and sanitation requirements.
- Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
- Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
- Prepare and produce a variety of high-quality dishes, while following approved recipes and specifications in an accurate and timely manner.
- Cook different menu items in alignment with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously.
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation.
- Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet company standards.
- Ensure all the products and prepared items are properly labeled, dated, initialized, covered, and rotated following FIFO (first in, first out).
- Maintain department cleanliness and organization. Adhere to safe work and equipment practices. Follow all food safety, health safety, and sanitation standards. Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Assists with inventory management and conducting end of month inventory reports.
- Uses effective communication and interpersonal skills conducive to a productive teamwork environment. Acts as a back up to kitchen staff to perform the duties of all kitchen positions.
- Regular and reliable attendance is a fundamental requirement of this position. Employees are expected to be punctual and consistently present during their scheduled work hours to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the business.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) or more years of recent and related cooking experience, preferably within a hospitality, restaurant, or gaming environment. Prefer certification of culinary training or apprenticeship.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Food Handler’s License, or equivalent. Successful completion of Bloodborne Pathogens and hazardous material training.
OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Strong knowledge of kitchen opening and closing procedures. Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success. Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Has a professional and polished approach to leadership in a busy atmosphere. Has the ability to think quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills conducive to a productive teamwork environment. Possess leadership, team building and implementation skills. High standards for cleanliness of workspace and service areas
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time and climb steps regularly. Essential duties require moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property. Essential duties require bending, lifting, carrying, reaching/extending arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise moving in a constantly changing environment.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
$58,000 salary exempt based on experience
Full House Resorts offers all full-time employees and eligible family members a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and a 401k retirement plan, which includes a matching contribution after one (1) year of service; a generous paid time off program; paid transportation from Colorado Springs and Woodland Park; free local gym membership; tuition reimbursement; fabulous resort perks; and more.
Salary : $58,000