Chef Sous - Full Time, 'ritas Cantina (Harrah's SoCal) at Caesars Entertainment in Valley Center, California

Job Description:

Job Summary :

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.

Qualifications :

• 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.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervises the preparation of food in the 'ritas area.
• 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.
• Assign 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.
• Counsels, coaches and guides assigned personnel in the performance of their duties .

• Spends the majority of time interviewing, training, and selecting employees

• Conducts Performance Reviews
• Makes or recommends wage increases
• Makes or recommends promotions
• Provides for safety and security
• Handles employees' complaints or grievances
• Recommends disciplinary action or disciplines employees
• Plans work
• Supervises and monitors work
• Monitors legal compliance with federal, state, and gaming laws

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands:

• 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 up to 75 pounds.
• 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 willing to work long hours and any shift.

Harrah's reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary.

Preference is given to qualified Rincon tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes.

At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values - Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail - every day. Our mission, "Create the Extraordinary". Our vision, "Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars". If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.

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.