Executive Sous Chef - Casino jobs in Fitchburg, MA

Position Summary 

Assists the Executive Chef by ensuring that the kitchen provides nutritious, safe, eye appealing, properly flavored and seasoned food. Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment for all employees. Other duties involve the planning, organizing, controlling and supervision of food preparation. Assist in the establishment of quality standards, training of employees in cooking methods, presentation techniques, portion control and retention of nutrients. 

Tasks and job duties, include, but are not limited to, the following: 

1. Assists in the hiring, evaluating, rewarding and disciplining of kitchen personnel as appropriate. 

2. Assists in the orientation and training of kitchen personnel in property and department rules, policies and  procedures. 

3. Assists in the training of kitchen personnel in food production principles and practices. Establishes quality standards for all menu items and for food production practices. 

4. Assists in the planning and pricing of menus. Establishes portion sizes and standards of service for all menu items. 

5. At the beginning of each meal period, checks use record to determine if estimates match actual production. Record any other use adjustments necessary including leftovers at the end of each meal period.. 

6. Coordinates all food production needs for all areas of responsibility. Ensures the production of consistently high quality food. 

7. Assists in the scheduling of kitchen employees in conjunction with business forecasts and predetermined budget. Maintain payroll records for submission to payroll department. 

8. Assists in the development of creative new food concepts, which insure the highest quality food and profitability. 

9. Closely supervises the production to avoid potential waste of food, labor and loss of quality. 

10. Conduct daily inventory of all food production needs. 

11. Assist in the creation and compilation of recipe cards for individual kitchen stations to verify inventories and production estimates, for each station attendant. 

12. Assists in the controlling of food cost by establishing purchasing specifications, storeroom requisitions systems, product storage requirements, standardization of recipes and waste control procedures. 

13. Assist in the preparation of food orders. 

14. Assists in the training of kitchen personnel in the safe operation of all equipment, utensils and machinery. 

15. Assist in the training of kitchen personnel in proper sanitation practices and establishes cleaning schedules, stock rotation schedules, refrigeration temperature control points and other sanitation controls. 

16. Assists in the training of kitchen personnel in the preparation of all food while retaining the maximum amount of desired nutrients. Assist in the training of kitchen personnel to meet special dietary requests, including low-fat, low-sodium, vegetarian and low-calorie meals. 

17. Responsible for the daily oversight of the Trade Center concessions, banquets, restaurant and restaurant outlets. 

18. Maintain the highest degree of cleanliness of all kitchen equipment, floors and surrounding areas.

Perquisites: 

Education: Trade and or high school diploma, preferably a hotel/restaurant or culinary degree. 

Experience: Previous hotel - related experience. Knowledge of food and beverage, management experience in food service operations. 

Physical:   Requires bending, climbing, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, manual dexterity, grasping, carrying, repetitive motions, visual acuity and hearing. Requires excellent written, verbal and listening skills to facilitate the communication process. Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees, dining room staff and guests. Must be able to   stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods up to four hours in length.  

Benefits:

We offer our eligible Associates a number of benefits to enhance their health and well-being:

• Group insurance including dental, vision and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off including vacation days, sick days and holidays
• Referral bonus
• Employee hotel discount
• Friends & Family hotel discount
• Voluntary benefits including accident, life and critical illness