Full Time Asian Chef Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary

We’re seeking a passionate Cuisine Chef with strong expertise in authentic Asian flavors to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and or Korean cuisine, with a proven background in sushi operations from prep to presentation.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members in the preparation and serving of high quality and great tasting meals according to dietary restrictions.
• Identify and correct defects, implement continuous quality improvement procedures and maintain highest levels of sanitation and safety in all department areas.
• Execute the financial objectives of the operation to include food cost, labor cost and controllable expenses.
• Execute an active repertoire of dishes to advance the culinary experience of the outlet staff, and be effective in communicating curriculum to team members through ongoing training programs.
• Completes daily, weekly, monthly inventory to ensure proper ordering. Establishes par for all purchasing as well as production.
• Protects the assets of Soboba Resort Casino and maintains confidentiality and integrity when accessing team member information maintained in departmental files/systems.
• Responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of the kitchen division in meeting set standards.
• Administrative and operational support to the executive chef in meeting all divisional set targets.
• Must be able to demonstrate new cooking techniques, recipes and equipment to kitchen staff.
• Assist in daily operation of the kitchen as needed. Provides all line staff with the necessary tools and equipment for safe food handling.
• Maintain a high level of safety and sanitation.
• Instill budgetary controls using established budget on an everyday basis.
• Assists in supervising cooks and line staff in daily operations.
• Assist in planning, preparing and serving of all food items and menus. Train kitchen staff on the execution of said items.
• Check all walk in coolers and freezers daily to insure proper rotation, storage and usage of all food items.
• Ability to plan organize and operate all stations in their outlet Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests' service needs.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Must be physically present to work a regular, reliable, and predictable work schedule in accordance with business demands, and maintain a consistent and regular attendance record.
• Assist hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests' service needs.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities, tasks, or duties as requested.

Education / Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age, or older.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Three (3) plus years’ experience as a Chef in a full-service restaurant.
• Two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Any combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Firm understanding and practical application of health and safety standards and laws.
• Knowledge of all aspects of kitchen and culinary operations.
• Familiar with traditional / contemporary methods of preparing and presenting local, regional, national and international styles of food.
• Must be able to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the United States of America.

Certificates, licenses and registration

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Soboba Tribal Gaming Commission license.
• Required to submit to and obtain negative results on all drug and/or alcohol testing.
• TiPS Certification, which can be obtained through on-site courses.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Food & Beverage Handlers Card from Riverside County.

Soboba Casino Resort Benefits

Full-time team members are eligible to participate in a variety of group health and wellness benefits upon timely submission of appropriate enrollment forms. Coverage effective dates vary by plan and additional information will be provided to you during New Hire Orientation. Benefit offerings may change from time-to-time, but presently, Soboba Casino resort offers the following:

• 401k Plan
• Basic Life Insurance (employer paid) with the option to purchase Supplemental Life Insurance
• Medical available to employees at a significantly reduced cost. Dental & Vision paid for the employee.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program (Annual Health Fair, Wellness Education, and Incentive Programs)
• Paid Time Off

Soboba Casino Resort Team member Recognition including, but not limited to:

• Reward and Recognition Program (Quarterly, and Annually)
• Team member Incentives

DISCLAIMER:

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Team Members within this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, working conditions, or physical requirements associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities as business needs dictate. The omission of specific statements regarding physical demands or work environment conditions does not exclude them from being required to perform the essential functions of the job.