Chef Tournant-Copper Cactus Grill- Full Time (Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work with front of the house staff to ensure positive guest experience with ensuring food quality
• Must be able to cook and create new, innovative and imaginative recipes
• Must be able to react quickly and resolve problems in the absence of the sous chef.
• Provide support and foster loyalty and conduct business in a professional manner at all times
• Regularly inspects all food stations to ensure safety and sanitation
• Must be able to accurately execute recipes in all kitchens
• In absence of the Sous Chef, supervise all employees on the shift to ensure smooth operation in all aspects of the outlet
• Cover vacancies within the line level

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES:

• Must be able to work any shift and in any outlet
• Help support efforts to maintain food cost, labor cost and expenses within budget guidelines·
• Meets attendance guidelines and adheres to regulatory, departmental and Company policies
• Assist Sous Chef with administrative duties including but not limited to: ordering, receiving and maintenance of prep and par level assignments

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in high volume, quality establishment, or equivalent technical training in the food industry.
• Supervisor experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to fulfill the obligations of this position.

• Must be familiar of all phases and operations of the kitchen
• Must have a solid skill base of all kitchen operations
• Must be able to operate all kitchen equipment
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must present a neat, clean and professional appearance.
• Bilingual abilities preferred
• Valid Food Handler’s Card or Servsafe certification preferred
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to maneuver in all areas of the kitchen
2. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, twist and grip when necessary to complete the duties of the position
3. Must be able to be proficient on a computer and operate in an office environment
4. Must be able to operate in a fast, multiple task environment
5. Must be able to respond calmly and make rational decisions when dealing with customers and employees
6. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues
7. Must be able to alter schedule as needed to suit business needs
8. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
9. Must be able to push and pull up to 125 pounds in a cart.
10. Must be able to tolerate chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas.

DISCLAIMER:
Preference is given to Ak-Chin community members and members of other recognized Arizona tribes.