AJs Chef de Cuisine

Shift:

VariedDays Off:

Monday/TuesdayGet paid when you need it daily, weekly or biweekly!•Wage based on experience. Creativity, passion, collaboration, attention to detail, leadership these are just some of the ingredients needed for our next Chef De Cuisine of AJs Steakhouse! Prairie Meadows is looking for someone who can turn up the heat and remain cool as a cucumber in the kitchen. As the Chef De Cuisine, you will be directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of AJs Steakhouse. If you enjoy a highly motivated environment and pride yourself on quality work, this is the job for you! =Heres what youll be responsible for:

Responsible for food service of AJs Steakhouse from planning and preparing to delivery of all foodOversee that kitchen work area is ready for daily operation, ensuring compliance with established standards and requirementsEnsure all food is consistently prepared and served according to the restaurants recipes, portioning, cooking, and presentation standards Assist the Executive Chef in leading the AJs Steakhouse staff, developing menus, and creating culinary goalsWork with front of house restaurant management to ensure the guest experience exceeds expectations

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelors or related culinary degree preferred. Minimum of three years experience as a Chef or Sous Chef. Experience in large full-service, upscale, high-volume restaurant kitchen. Experience with collective bargaining environment preferred. Excellent dietary, cooking, supervisory, and customer service skills preferred. Knowledge of Iowa Department of Health regulations is required. Serv Safe certification required. Must be skilled in plating and presentation, as well as menu development with budgeted food costs. Must possess knowledge of labor management and inventory control. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and working knowledge of P&L statements and Agilysys software. Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines while maintaining a strong attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere while maintaining a positive professional work environment. Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with persons of diverse backgrounds. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. Subject to, hot equipment, hot oil, sharp objects, and wet floors. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and push carts up to 150 lbs. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varied hours.