Banquet Chef - Casino jobs in Washington

Job Description

• Ensures compliance with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians- Internal Controls, and Kalispel Casino Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for development and implementation of all menus for the Kalispel Casino
• Monitors daily production of food at Kalispel Casino.
• Responsible for kitchen labor fore casting and scheduling.  Makes adjustment as needed to meet budgeted percentages.
• Schedules according to business levels.
• Test new products and recipes as trends and business levels dictate.
• Responsible for all food requisitions, ensuring quality, and menu specifications through use of standard operating procedures.
• Review food and labor costs of the entire food operation with Casino Operations Manager
• Continually review kitchen operations for improvements in the food production area.
• Observes workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed.
• Gives instructions to cooking personnel in fine points of cooking, as well as providing training.
• Follows all food safety and sanitation guidelines set for by the FDA to ensure HACCP.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Attends regularly scheduled meetings and seminars as necessary.
• Ensure control/protection of company assets.
• Responsible for maintaining a good attendance record.
• May be required to be a panelist for the Internal Review Hearings.
• This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be instructed by management to perform other duties as assigned

Education, Experience & Other Requirements 

• High school diploma or GED
• Culinary Arts/Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school preferred.
• Ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years supervisory experience preferred.  Sous chef level or higher.
• Diverse cooking and high-volume experience necessary.
• Direct experience in an organizational development role strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tribal Work Permit.
• Valid Food Handlers Permit
• Hepatitis A and B vaccination preferred
• Valid ServSafe Certificate. Ability to obtain 6 months after hire

Hiring Preference: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

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