What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Rivers Casino Des Plaines?
Job Summary
Possesses complete knowledge of all procedures related to the job. Maintains a thorough knowledge of all
aspects of food preparation, including gourmet dishes, sauces, and prepares when required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Possesses complete knowledge of all procedures related to the job. Maintains a thorough knowledge of all
aspects of food preparation, including gourmet dishes, sauces, and prepares when required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Direct supervision of line cooks.
- Possesses complete knowledge of all procedures related to all kitchens across property.
- Coordinates training of all team members in the proper performance of all job duties.
- Ensures that all guests are treated in a prompt, professional and courteous manner.
- Is responsible for the direct supervision of all kitchen team members during an assigned shift.
- Ensures that all cooks perform their duties as required and in accordance with established company guidelines.
- Responsible for ensuring the highest standard of quality in all areas of food preparation.
- Orders and prepares proper levels of food and ensures that all items are properly rotated.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of all aspects of food preparation, including gourmet dishes, sauces, and prepares when required.
- Assigns duties to cooks as necessary.
- Assists the Banquet Chef with the overall supervision and administration of the department, making personnel recommendations as requested.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of all kitchen inventory, and tracks supplies and food items to ensure appropriate quantity and quality of product.
- Upholds standards by setting examples with appearance and work ethic.
- Works to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen at all times.
- Handles any guest's complaints or problems in a prompt and courteous manner.
- Maintains a constant awareness of safety and accident prevention, performing all job duties in the safest possible manner, and immediately notifying the supervisor and completing an accident report if a personal accident does occur.
- Ensures thorough communication between shifts.
- Works with front of the house supervisors to ensure proper communication to our back line supervisors.
- Communicates any problems or concerns to the Assistant Executive Chef and/or Room Chef.
- Ensures that temperatures of all products and storage areas are checked as required.
- Understands that this is a 24-hour responsibility and is accessible at all times.
- Sets high standards by complying with all departmental rules, policies, and procedures.
- Ensures that all Team Members are treated in a fair and consistent manner.
- Performs any other duties as specified or assigned by the Executive Chef, VP or any member ofExecutive Management.
- All other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma
- 5 years Kitchen supervisory experience
- Serve Safe certification
- Gaming license/registration as required by jurisdiction(s).
- Must possess outstanding interpersonal communications skills to effectively interface with guests.
- and team members.
- Possesses ability to work under pressure.
- Prior experience is required as well as a proven track record demonstrating sound judgment.
- Must also possess a cooperative, helpful and friendly nature, and present a neat, clean, well-
- groomed appearance.
- Must have successfully completed and maintain certification in "Serv-Safe" (Food Sanitation
- Management) within 120 days of employment
- Extensive knowledge of the preparation of all food items.
- Must purchase and maintain tools necessary for the job.
- Must be able to use a computer to enter requisitions and timekeeping.
- Must be able to understand and communicate Material Data Safety Sheets to all team members.
- Ability to communicate with Team members and guests.
- Ability to be a TEAM player.
- Ability to successfully fulfill the pre-employment process.
- Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays.
- Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licensing.
- Prolonged periods of standing and bending.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week, including holidays.
- Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise, bright lights, smoke, and dust.
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