Executive Sous Chef

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures kitchen staff adhere to set standards procedures department rules and sanitation requirements.
2. Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.â
3. Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.â
4. Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation cooking garnishing and presentation of food.â
5. Prepare and produce a variety of high-quality dishes while following approved recipes and specifications in an accurate and timely manner.
6. Cook different menu items in alignment with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously.
7. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes ingredients allergens and food presentation.â
8. Ensure that food quality quantity freshness and presentation meet company standards.â
9. Ensure all the products and prepared items are properly labeled dated initialized covered and rotated following FIFO (first in first out).
10. Maintain department cleanliness and organization. Adhere to safe work and equipment practices. Follow all food safety health safety and sanitation standards.â Follow all company policies procedures and guidelines.â
11. Assists with inventory management and conducting end of month inventory reports.
12. Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the company.â
13. 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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated cooking experience preferably within a hospitality restaurant or gaming environment. Demonstrated experience working independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work in an ever-changing environment. Has a strong work ethic and customer-focused approach.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school or equivalent in education and experience. Three (3) or more years of recent and related cooking experience preferably within a hospitality restaurant or gaming environment. Prefer certification of culinary training or apprenticeship. Must have extensive experience cooking Mexican cuisine.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

Food Handlers 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.âHas a professional and polished approach to leadership in a busy atmosphere.âHas 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 areasâ

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently safely and successfully with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

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:

$75000 Salary- 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.

Required Experience:

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