
Room Chef- Pastry
- Auburn, WA
- $73,492-84,515 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Competitive salary $73,492- $ 84,515 / DOE with discretionary performance bonuses 2x a year!
- Fully paid medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for you and competitive premiums for your dependents.
- Complimentary meals and covered team member parking.
- Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Flexible Spending Account options for health care expenses.
- Company-paid gaming licenses (Class A & Class B)
- Variety of additional voluntary benefits and retirement plans.
- Practice, support and promote the mission, vision, and values of Muckleshoot Casino Resort.
- Assume overall responsibility for the efficient operation of the individual kitchen.
- Schedule and trains kitchen staff.
- Plan daily specials for lunch and dinner.
- Provide input to Executive Chef on related procedures and operations.
- Check portions and quality to make sure they conform to standards.
- Establish and maintains security of all products, supplies, and equipment.
- Provide daily/weekly prep and cleaning list for staff.
- Oversee the cleanliness and organization of walk-ins and all kitchen storage areas.
- Ensure all food items are prepared fresh daily.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen, dish room, and storeroom.
- Maintain kitchen departmental employee files to include performance appraisals and disciplines.
- Control energy cost in the kitchen.
- Order all necessary product, equipment, small wares etc., for the individual outlet.
- Train Sous Chefs and cooking personnel in all necessary tasks required for food preparations of all menu items.
- Knowledge of all food stations, hot and cold and be able to work all positions of subordinate employees.
- Assist with establishing and maintain effective internal controls within the outlet.
- Ensure maximum standard of service to guest is met by having food go out of the kitchen in a timely manner.
- Be aware and correct any hazardous areas to prevent accidents.
- Communicate with front of the house management to ensure consistency in the operation. Standards, menu changes, product availability, daily specials, policies, and procedures must be consistent seven days a week on all shifts.
- Control food cost by establishing purchasing specifications from requisitions system, product storage requirements through standardization of recipes, and waste control procedures.
- Responsible for all kitchen employee payroll/timecards
- Conduct interviews and selects candidates for hiring consideration.
- Must know and have full understanding of menu items and presentation.
- Perform other supervisory functions as requested by Executive Chef and Assistant Executive Chef.
- Mentor and establishes adequate training for Muckleshoot Tribal Member Kitchen employees.
- Create, maintains, and facilitates a positive work environment; promotes positive team member relations and reports issues to the appropriate personnel.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to obtain a Class III B+ gaming license.
- Training in sanitation laws and procedures required.
- Culinary Arts Degree required. Previous experience as a Room Chef or equivalent experience may be substituted for formal culinary school or training.
- Minimum of 5 (five) to 7 (seven) years’ experience as a Sous Chef or Restaurant Chef over-seeing multiple outlets required.
- Minimum of 1 (one) to 2 (two) years of Kitchen management experience required.
- Previous experience in supervising a staff of one hundred or more employees required.
- Valid WA State Health Card/Food Handler permit required.
- Must have valid Serve Safe Certificate.
- Knowledge of all phases of kitchen procedures, operations, and State Board of Health regulations.
- Knowledge of food with the ability to skillfully apply culinary techniques.
- Knowledge of weights and measurements for recipes.
- Knowledge of computers and basic software.
- Knowledge of health & safety standards, and safety regulations as required.
- Skilled in effectively communicating ideas and information both in written and verbal form. Read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Ability to operate cooking equipment, knowledge of sautéing, broiling, steaming, baking, and sauce specialties.
- Ability to create menus, do cost analysis of recipes and set menu pricing.
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential information and materials.
- Ability to work with others and multi-task.
- Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Ability to always maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
- Availability – Ability to work 40+ hours per week, holidays, weekends, and nights to support a 24/7 operation.
- Physical – Ability to maneuver in all areas of casino, ascent/descent from stairs, frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and/or prolonged periods of time focusing on tasks. Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. May regularly need to lift/ move, push or pull up material or boxes necessary to the job function, with or without assistance.
- Environment – Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) while working and traversing on the gaming floor.
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