Paddock Chef de Cuisine

Get paid when you need it – daily, weekly or biweekly!

* Wage based on experience.

Prairie Meadows is looking for a Chef De Cuisine who can turn up the heat and remain cool under pressure in the kitchen. As the Chef De Cuisine, you will be directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of our Paddock concessions outlet. If you enjoy a highly motivated environment and pride yourself on quality work, this is the job for you!

• Responsible for food service for the Paddock (Concessions outlet) from planning/preparing to delivery and maintaining of all food.
• Oversee that kitchen work area is ready for daily operation, ensuring compliance with established standards and requirements.
• Ensure all food is consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and presentation standards.
• Assist the Executive Chef in developing menus, and creating culinary goals.
• Work with front of house restaurant management to ensure the guest experience exceeds expectations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s or related culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Chef or Sous Chef.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant kitchen.
• Experience with collective bargaining environment preferred.
• Excellent dietary, cooking, managerial, and customer service skills essential.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with persons of diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Iowa Department of Health regulations is required.
• Serv Safe certification required.
• Skilled in menu development with budgeted food costs.
• Knowledge about plating & presentation.
• Working knowledge of Agilysys software.
• Knowledge of Word & Excel.
• Strong attention to detail & multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work in fast paced & high-pressure environment.
• Candidate must be able to assist in developing and maintaining a positive professional work environment.
• Working knowledge of P&L statements.
• Knowledge of labor management & inventory control.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Long periods of standing and walking; subject to hot equipment, hot oil and sharp objects; exposure to wet floors.
• Pushing of carts of dishes up to 150 pounds; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.