Sous Chef

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of co-workers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities. 

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• To organize, supervise, and prepare all food items while maintaining quality and quantity control. Presentation of food items in accordance with established standards of quality, food cost, and labor cost.    

• Supervise assigned food preparation in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation as established by the executive chef 

• Schedule assigned personnel according to forecasted weekly volume 

• Meet with F&B Department Heads to assist in the development and planning for concepts of service, policy, procedures, and menus 

• Prepare daily logbook 

• Ensure satisfaction of guest requests for special food items as available 

• Assign specific duties on a daily basis  

• Works with Stewarding to ensure that assigned area is kept clean, properly stocked, maintained, and works with Engineering to ensure that equipment is properly maintained 

• Review all recipes regularly to ensure maximum profitability  

• Adhere to all purchasing and receiving procedures 

• Ensure that cost control procedures are adhered to  

• Review all food requisitions, inter-kitchen transfers and production quantities and verify all special food requests with Executive Chef 

• Maintain labor schedule according to forecast and adjust staffing according to daily volume to minimize labor cost 

• Prevent the spoiling and contamination of foods by enforcing proper sanitation practices and ensure compliance with Company policy and health regulations 

• Inspect delivery of food to endure the highest level of quality 

• Inform Restaurant Managers as to menu changes due to seasonal availability 

• Develop daily specials 

• Assist Chef by introducing special dishes and testing new items 

• Make menu recommendations to the Executive Chef for future menu development, holidays, special events, and promotions 

• Adhere to Cactus Petes Quality Standards for F&B 

• Post food pictures and maintain recipes to ensure uniformity 

• Check all food for taste, temperature and eye appeal 

• Be familiar with safe handling of cleaning products, equipment, and supplies  

• Supervise the training and cross training of all culinary personnel for all phases of food preparation according to standard job descriptions as provided by the by the Executive chef 

• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays 

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 

• Previous guest service experience preferred. 

• Degree from a culinary institute preferred. May be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. 

• Minimum of seven (7) years culinary experience. 

• Be familiar with health requirements as they pertain to all kitchen and restaurant team members. 

• Effective written and oral skills. 

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

• Must have excellent business communication skills and strong time management skills. 

• Must be able to do the work of those you supervise. 

• Advanced knowledge of food preparation techniques. 

• Advanced knowledge of weights, measures and recipe yield. 

• Reading and math skills necessary to calculate recipe ingredients. 

• Must possess the knowledge to use kitchen utensils, tools, and appliances to appropriate specifications.
• Responsible for staff development and training programs. 
• Responsible for rewards and recognition program to maximize employee engagement. 
• Evaluates team members within department and delivers constructive feedback to employees in regards to performance. 
• Determines recommendation for staffing (including interviewing and hiring) and scheduling (planning, assigning and directing work) to meet business needs.  
• Determines work procedures and expedites workflow. 
• Responsible for employee performance (disciplining, coaching, counseling). 

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