Currents Sous Chef

Company: Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Location: Lakeville
Posted on: November 14, 2022

Job Description:

Description:

SUMMARY: To oversee the Currents kitchen ensuring quality food in a timely manner. Responsible for a high level of guest service as described in your departments guest service standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Hire, schedule, train, coach, and evaluate staff and conduct performance reviews
Direct daily work activities and inspect completed work for conformance to standards
Manage kitchen in an efficient manner by maintaining good communications with management and staff
Complete orders, ensure quality and rotation of products and complete month-end inventory while monitoring and controlling waste
Ensure quality food preparation and presentation
Create and maintain Cost of Good sheets for menu items
Collaborate with Executive Sous Chef to create menu items, monthly and seasonal, for Currents
Ensure kitchen safety, cleanliness, sanitation and food handling procedures conform to Indian Health Standards
Responsible for financial performance of Currents including labor, food costs and other controllable expenses
Ensure the appearance and maintenance of kitchen equipment working with the Executive Steward to maintain equipment and ensure a regular cleaning schedule

KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge and Certification
Required:
8 years culinary experience
5 years supervisory or Sous Chef experience
Proven knowledge of the proper food handling procedures

Preferred:
Culinary degree or American Culinary Federation Certification

Skills
Required:
Accurate and detail-oriented
Highly organized and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
Computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Windows
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Abilities
Required:
Ability to follow established dress code policies and practice good personal hygiene
Ability to interact with guests, coworkers and management in a professional and courteous manner
Ability to serve both internal and external customers
Ability to manage departmental budget and control labor and expenses
Ability to speak in a clear, concise and pleasant voice
Ability to develop and implement standard operating procedures

REQUIRED TRAINING
Treasure Island guest service training
Blood borne Pathogens training
Effectively Handling Harassment training
Treasure Island food handling procedures
Any position-related training as determined by department manager

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to walk and / or stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to 8 hours
Must have a good sense of balance, and be able to bend, kneel and stoop
Must be able to reach and twist routinely
Must be able to push, pull and grasp objects routinely
Must have the ability to independently lift 25+ pounds routinely
Must be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions
Must have good eye hand coordination
Must be able to operate foot pedals

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in the kitchen including fumes and hot and cold temperatures and may include going onto the gaming floor, which has flashing lights, frequent loud noises and cigarette smoke
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including all shifts, weekends and holidays
Occasionally must deal with angry or hostile individuals

DISCLAIMER AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this position.

All Treasure Island Resort & Casino employees are responsible to ensure that their designated operations are in compliance with Treasure Island Resort & Casino policies, Tribal policies, State compact and Tribal gaming regulations.

Conditions of employment with Treasure Island Resort & Casino include possessing sensitivity to Native American culture; following all safety rules and regulations; notifying your manager of any criminal / civil offenses, arrests, convictions or violations, including minor traffic violations; passing a pre-employment drug test; passing a background investigation to obtain and maintain a gaming license; and successfully completing a three-month introductory period. Team members should respect the privacy of guests and other team members and maintain confidentiality of business practices.

Employees in this position are required to maintain a valid driver's license. Driving records will be checked periodically. Employees must report to their supervisor any chargeable vehicle accidents, DUI/DWI and / or moving violations, which may be grounds for termination of employment. Employees must demonstrate the ability to safely operate passenger vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions. Employees can have no major violations in the last 3 years, including but not limited to, driving under the influence, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, drugs or leaving the scene of an accident. In addition, employees must meet the following motor vehicle requirements (a) Maximum of 2 moving violations in the last 3 years in combination with 1 at-fault accident; or (b) Maximum of 2 at-fault accidents in the last 3 years with no moving violations.

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