Sous Chef

Job Purpose:

Assists the Resort Chef in developing and implementing menus and manages kitchen operations, kitchen staff

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

(Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)

1. Maintains efficient operation of the kitchen operations by assigning duties to kitchen staff, communicating pertinent departmental information to staff, instructing personnel on food service policies and procedures, correcting out of compliance behaviors, regulating food product utilization, drafting food production sheets, monitoring kitchen staff performance, and performing production cook duties as needed. - 25%
2. Prepares and cooks food for guest consumption by following recipes according to established standards and as projected on the Buffet menu and/or catering requests, preparing food products according to production sheets, chopping, slicing, dicing, baking, frying, basting, boiling, sautéing, steaming, grilling, marinating, portioning desserts and condiments, and ensuring cold and hot food wells are filled and replenishing as needed. -25%
3. Assists the Resort Chef by participating in the training of cooks and kitchen staff, providing guidance on proper portion controls and food presentation, monitoring cooks performance, communicating relevant information between shifts, monitoring team member performance, training team members, conducting performance appraisals, providing counseling, guidance, and corrective action as needed, generating appropriate paperwork, and reporting discrepancies to the Resort Chef. - 20%
4. Ensures safe and sanitary kitchen and storage areas are maintained by checking food products for temperature and freshness, rotating food items as needed, maintaining correct cooling, reheating and storing of foods, cleaning and wiping counters, shelves, refrigerators, hot and cold wells and surrounding areas, organizing storage area as needed, storing and restocking product on the line and surrounding areas, and following proper utilization guidelines for all supplies and equipment. - 10%
5. Assists with catering both on site and off site by ensuring proper set up prior to event, cooking, cleaning, working the event, and breaking down all equipment, supplies and product at conclusion of event. - 10%
6. In the absence of the Resort Chef completes all job duties and responsibilities of the Chef as required. - 10%

Job Specifications:

Education and Experience:

Essential:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Food handler’s card
• CA Driver’s License in good standing
• 3 years cooking experience
• 2 years cooking in a commercial kitchen
• 1 year supervisory or Sous Chef experience

Desirable:

• Completion of Sycuan's Supervisory Certificate Program
• Serve safe certified
• Culinary degree

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential:

• Ability to create recipes and menus
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members
• Ability to provide guidance to staff
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks and assignments
• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
• Ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
• Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk for up to eight hours at a time
• Ability to bend, stoop, push and pull
• Ability to drive catering vehicles
• Ability to maintain a good driving record

Desirable:

• Multi-lingual

Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:

Direct:    None

Indirect:  Resort Line Cook, Resort Utility