What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquets Sous Chef position at Choctaw Nation?
Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Sous Chef oversees the kitchen staff, managing the daily physical operations of the culinary department including inventory, schedules, and achieving budgeted food cost and acting on behalf of the Chef De Cuisine in their absence. This position is posted as a generic posting that covers all venues inside the Choctaw Casino. You will report to the Chef De Cuisine of the venue.
Primary Tasks:
- You will manage daily activities of cooks and other culinary workers to ensure all food served is monitored for recipe accuracy, taste and visual appeal while promoting our high service culture through actions.
- Control the level of waste by proper production levels and verifying portion sizes and quality standards that comply with departmental standards.
- Ensure full compliance with departmental Internal Controls, procedures and regulations.
- Maintain a safe, sanitary and organized work environment. Enforcing all hygiene and sanitation regulations.
- You will manage the training of all new culinary associates and ensure all standards are followed.
- Monitor inventory and requisitions to maintain supplies of food, cleaning supplies, and other food preparation supplies.
- Resolve conflict situations with associates, customers or in-house situations as they arise.
- Perform other tasks as may be assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Specialized culinary training
- Food Safety Certification
- Positively communicate and instruct team members
- Proficient in the following cooking techniques: Charbroiling, poaching, deep frying, pan-frying, sauté, roasting, griddling, and par-cooking
- Basic math skills Four (4) or more years full service high-volume Sous Chef/ Kitchen Management experience
About the Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.
Benefits
- Free gym membership
- Free access to employee health clinic
- Free lunch for casino & resort associates
- Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
- Pet insurance
- Paid vacation / sick time
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- 401(K) with company match
- College tuition reimbursement
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
- Employee assistance program
- Employee prescription program
- CNO Paid Life Insurance
- Teladoc
- On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
- On Site Mammogram Services
- Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
- Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
- Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost(Virgin Pulse)
- Maternity Care Program
- (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)
CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
- Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
- Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates .
Pay: $49,920.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in any capacity?
Experience:
- Culinary: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Durant, OK 74701: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $49,920 - $60,000