Sous Chef

The Sous Chef is responsible for providing superior guest service to patrons of the casino by ensuring the food produced is of exceptional quality. Duties include training new employees, cooking for events, banquets and on the line and demonstrates excellent communications skills while delegating food orders and duties to staff. Also Assists Kitchen Manager with developing menus and with various other duties while serving as back-up when necessary ensuring all sanitation procedures are followed in accordance with established policies. Performs additional job duties as assigned by the department manager. 

This full-time position features a competitive salary and excellent employer-paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits.

Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Culinary school background (preferred)
• Must have at least two years cooking experience in a dinner house
• Experience in fish filleting, cutting, sauteing, grilling, steaming and making a variety of sauces
• Must be able to saute, cook, broil, grill, and steam.
• Must be efficient and be able to handle up to thirty-five orders at a time.
• Must be fast and able to handle up to thirty-five orders at a time if necessary 
• Must have good communication skills with the patience and ability to train others
• Must have valid Washington State food handler’s card

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for longer than 8 hours
• The ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Mobility to climb stairs on a routine basis
• Must be able to tolerate a smoke filled environment

Additional Requirements:

Our facilities operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year which may require this position to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

All applicants must obtain a Class III A license as required by the Puyallup Tribal Gaming Regulatory Office and the Washington State Gaming Commission. Pre-employment drug testing is required for all positions. However, the use of marijuana will not disqualify an applicant unless the position requires driving a company vehicle. The Emerald Queen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indian Preference in hiring shall apply according to the policies adopted by Puyallup Tribe’s Emerald Queen Casino. Job descriptions are intended to present a brief summary of the position and the description is not intended to list all of the duties performed within the job.