Chef Sous- Full Time, Cafe (Harrah's SoCal)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $66,000.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
supportive work culture

Job Description

Harrah's Resort Southern California is a renowned hospitality and entertainment destination located in Funner, California, the fourth largest resort property in San Diego County. Part of Caesars Entertainment, this vibrant resort offers a dynamic work environment that emphasizes creativity, innovation, and inspiration. It is known for fostering a culture where employees, affectionately called Funmakers, bring passion and energy to their roles in making grownups smile. The resort prides itself on offering a fun and engaging atmosphere that encourages team members to be the best versions of themselves, creating a unique and rewarding workplace experience. Harrah's Resort Southern California values diversity... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Two-year culinary degree preferred
  • Minimum of four years food preparation in high volume establishment
  • Ability to coordinate multiple tasks
  • Ability to implement strategic vision and plans into day-to-day operations
  • Must demonstrate supervisory skills
  • Must be able to obtain a San Diego County Food Handler's Card
  • Strong leadership skills are necessary
  • Must be able to work long hours, any day of the week and any shift including weekends and holidays
  • Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the kitchen and food service areas
  • Must be able to tolerate areas with high, humid temperatures in excess of 115 degrees
  • Must be able to tolerate chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas
  • Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds and be able to push and pull up to 100 pounds in a cart
  • Must be able to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, and stack
  • Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations
  • Must be able to tolerate areas containing varying noise levels, illumination, crowds, and air quality including secondhand smoke
  • Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English and be able to conduct conversations with peers in a distinctive and persuasive manner

Job Qualifications

  • Two-year culinary degree preferred
  • Minimum of four years food preparation experience in high-volume establishment
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Demonstrated supervisory skills
  • Ability to coordinate multiple tasks
  • Ability to implement strategic vision and plans into day-to-day operations
  • Must be able to obtain a San Diego County Food Handler's Card
  • Effective communication skills in English
  • Experience in performance management and coaching
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

Job Duties

  • Supervises the preparation of food in assigned kitchen
  • Performs frequent checks of assigned food preparation areas and assist in food production when volume requires
  • Assists in the maintenance of prescribed standards for quality, quantity and appearance of food prepared in assigned food preparation area through effective guidance, counseling, and instruction of assigned personnel
  • Assigns stations and breaks for subordinate personnel and directs their work activity
  • Maintains an adequate supply of food stock for the needs of assigned kitchens
  • controls ordering to eliminate waste
  • and keeps sanitary conditions at acceptable standards
  • Encourages cooperation between assigned food preparation personnel and food service personnel to insure quick and efficient service from the kitchen
  • Maintains facilities and equipment in clean and operable condition
  • Performs inspections of assigned areas as directed
  • Prepares and presents periodic performance appraisals of assigned personnel and recommends promotions of wage increases to Specialty Chef
  • Counsels, coaches, guides, and develops assigned personnel in the performance of their duties
  • Provides for safety and security
  • Handles employees' complaints or grievances
  • Recommends disciplinary action or disciplines employees
  • Supervises and monitors workload of their direct reports
  • Monitors legal compliance with federal, state, and gaming laws

Job Location

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