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Sycuan Sous Chef-Singing Hills in El Cajon, California
Sous Chef-Singing Hills
Resort, 3007 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, California, United States of America Req #14314
Thursday, September 12, 2024
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)
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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
Other details
Pay Type Salary
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Resort, 3007 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, California, United States of America