Sous Chef

DESIMONE GAMING INC - 1.0

Henderson, NV Job Details Full-time $20 - $24 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Equipment safety procedures Safety regulations In-person customer service English Kitchen stations Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food requisitioning, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and sanitation and cleanliness. Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards. Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations. Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner. Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant's preventative maintenance programs. Work with Executive Chef & restaurant managers to plan menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items. Ensure that all products are requisitioned according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant's receiving policies and procedures. Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures. Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis. Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met. Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures. Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils. Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices. Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas. Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required:

A minimum of 2 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expedite. At least 1 to2 years' experience in a similar capacity. Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift 50 pounds. Working knowledge of the Health and Safety regulations. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours). Excellent customer service skills as well as interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts. Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays. Ability to take initiative and exhibit flexibility. Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms.

Preferred:

At least 2 year of related kitchen experience. High School diploma or equivalent. Previous experience working in a similar resort setting.