Room Chef- Pastry

About the role

Muckleshoot Casino Resort offers a competitive salary range of $75,256.74 - DOE with discretionary performance bonuses paid twice a year. Additional benefits include fully paid medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, complimentary meals, and covered parking. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage are also provided.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of Muckleshoot Casino Resort for new hires and team members; exemplify the resort’s values and demonstrate excellent guest service and professionalism.
• Practice, support, and promote the mission, vision, and values of Muckleshoot Casino Resort.
• Schedule and train kitchen staff.
• Plan daily specials for lunch and dinner.
• Provide input to the Executive Chef on related procedures and operations.
• Check portions and quality to ensure they meet standards.
• Establish and maintain security of all products, supplies, and equipment.
• Provide daily/weekly prep and cleaning lists for staff.
• Oversee the cleanliness and organization of walk-ins and all kitchen storage areas.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen, dish room, and storeroom.
• Maintain freshness of all food items prepared daily.
• Control energy costs in the kitchen.
• Order necessary products, equipment, small wares, etc., for the individual outlet.
• Train Sous Chefs and cooking personnel in all necessary tasks required for food preparation of all menu items.
• Knowledge of all food stations, hot and cold, and be able to work all positions of subordinate employees.
• Absorb and implement changes in the kitchen department as needed.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining effective internal controls within the outlet.
• Ensure consistency in the operation of the kitchen, including meeting guest standards, managing food costs, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Communicate with front of the house management to ensure consistency in the operation.
• Control food cost by establishing purchasing specifications, product storage requirements, and waste control procedures.
• Responsible for all kitchen employee payroll/timecards.
• Conduct interviews and select candidates for hiring consideration.
• Must have full understanding of menu items and presentation.
• Perform other supervisory functions as requested by Executive Chef and Assistant Executive Chef.
• Create, maintain, and facilitate a positive work environment; promote positive team member relations and report issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 overseeing multiple outlets required.
• Minimum of 1 (one) to 2 (two) years of Kitchen management experience required.
• Previous experience in supervising a staff of supervising teams of 30 to 40 employees is required.
• Valid WA State Health Card/Food Handler permit required.
• Must have valid Serve Safe Certificate.

Qualifications

• 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 forms.
• 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.