Sous Chef - Casino jobs in New Jersey

The Sous Chef is responsible for developing menus and concepts according to the overall schedule of the outlet.

Position Responsibilities

• Creates and ensures a fresh, positive and exciting environment where sanitation, flawless delivery and execution of product excellence and service are paramount
• Work with stewarding Department to assure all cleaning and deep cleaning schedules are followed
• Manage the service cleanliness and dining room floor
• Must have acquired knowledge of sanitation according to state and federal guidelines
• Work efficiently and accurately in operating mode
• Thorough knowledge of Safety and OSHA guidelines
• Follow and maintain documentation according to all HACCP guidelines
• Set up HACCP flow chart built into production guidelines
• Manage the food and labor cost
• Complete paperwork, daily and weekly reports, menu analysis and ordering products
• Training of all employees; prepare weekly schedules; employee development and training programs.
• Inspect equipment and assure PM is in effect

Essential Functions

• Periodically pushing and pulling heavy carts and lifting products in proper storage areas
• Temperatures vary from hot to cold areas
• Periodically taste and evaluate quality of food products
• Required to be detailed oriented
• Exposure to casino related environmental factors including but not limited to secondhand smoke, excessive noise, and stress related to servicing customers in a high pressure and fast paced environment.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts and/or unusual hours.
• Must be able to stand for an entire shift and move throughout the hotel.
• Must be able to lift to 55 lbs, push up to 50lbs.