Jr. Sous Chef - Winstar Hotel

LEGENDS
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WINSTAR WORLD CASINO
WinStar World Casino is the country's largest casino, owned and operated by the Chickasaw Nation near the Oklahoma/Texas state line, in Thackerville, OK. Legends will be partnering with WinStar Casino to provide top-tier hospitality and customer service expertise to multiple food & beverage outlets onsite, ranging from full-service restaurant to grab-and-go operations, as well as overseeing food & beverage for the Casino's seasonal pool program.
THE ROLE
This individual will be responsible to assist the Executive Chef with effectively and profitably managing and directing all day to day aspects of all kitchen operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the Executive Chef with training of chefs, cooks, kitchen workers in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient and profitable food service.
• Visually inspect and tests all cooked food products to be served to ensure they meet the quality standards as set out by departmental standards and Legends.
• Ensure proper receiving and storage of food products to comply with health department regulations and standard FIFO regulations.
• Plans or participates in planning menus and utilization of food surpluses and leftovers, considering probable number of guests, marketing conditions, popularity of various dishes.
• Directs food apportionment policy to control costs in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Supervises cooking and other kitchen personnel and coordinates their assignments in accordance with the effort to maximize net returns to the client while maintaining satisfactory Guest Service levels.
• Helps to estimate food consumption and purchases or requisitions food products and kitchen supplies.
• Observes methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions, and garnishing of foods to ensure food is prepared in prescribed manner.
• Inventory product and prepare it according to management and health guidelines
• Responsible for cleaning and organizing the equipment and cooking area
• Perform duties as required to accomplish delivery of concessions/premium menus
• Requires some cooking experience and must show a willingness to learn
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in the food service industry, preferably in high volume full service food operation.
• Must be detail-oriented and extremely organized with the ability to multi-task.
• Banquet and ala carte experience preferred. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Must be responsible with a great work ethic and a strong sense of imagination and creativity.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Must be flexible to work extend hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays.
• Required to lift and carry items up to 35 lbs. and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.

COMPENSATION
Competitive salary commensurate with experience $55,000 , and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Location: On Site
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.
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