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Prairie Meadows

Banquet Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Flexible
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Benefits

Wage based on experience
Get paid daily weekly or biweekly

Job Description

Prairie Meadows is a premier entertainment destination known for its vibrant casino, horse racing events, dining, and hotel accommodations. Located in Altoona, Iowa, Prairie Meadows provides a dynamic and engaging atmosphere where guests can enjoy a full range of entertainment options. The establishment focuses not only on guest satisfaction but also on fostering a strong team culture with a commitment to quality and excellence across all departments. As a significant employer in the area, Prairie Meadows emphasizes employee growth and offers competitive wages tailored to experience levels, along with flexible pay schedules including daily, weekly, or biweekly options.

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Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • five or more years experience in food service
  • three years or more supervisory experience required
  • degree in culinary arts preferred
  • previous experience with banquets kitchen equipment and supplies inventory
  • knowledge of Iowa Department of Health regulations required
  • Serv Safe certification preferred
  • knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office software required
  • experience with collective bargaining environment preferred
  • excellent dietary cooking supervisory and customer service skills preferred
  • ability to multi-task prioritize and meet deadlines
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
  • ability to lift 50 lbs and push carts up to 150 lbs
  • ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds
  • willingness to work in environments with walk-in freezer hot equipment hot oil sharp objects and wet floors

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • five or more years experience in food service
  • three years or more supervisory experience
  • degree in culinary arts preferred
  • experience with banquets kitchen equipment and supplies inventory
  • knowledge of Iowa Department of Health regulations
  • Serv Safe certification preferred
  • knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office software
  • experience with collective bargaining environment preferred
  • excellent dietary cooking supervisory and customer service skills preferred
  • strong math and reasoning skills
  • effective verbal and written communication skills

Job Duties

  • manage and oversee the activities and functions of the main kitchen ensuring kitchen work areas are cleaned and prepared
  • assist with scheduling kitchen staff ensuring all positions are staffed business needs are fulfilled and labor cost objectives are met this includes determining staff duties break schedules and reviewing payroll records for accuracy
  • implement and coordinate training programs for all kitchen employees
  • assist management team in preparing menus
  • oversee distribution of supplies and supply ordering completing inventories and controlling food costs

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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