Pastry Sous Chef at Boyd Gaming

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position) Execute and share all Food and Beverage Dept. Policies and Procedures.Ability to remember recite and promote the variety of menu items and recipe specifications.Requires reading and math skill for recipes and measurements.Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to team members.  Assign and instruct team members in details of work.  Observe performance and encourage improvement.  Monitor level of workload and make staffing adjustments accordingly.Responsible for creating a clean healthy environment where team members can learn and develop their skills.Interview and hire quality kitchen team members.Administer corrective counseling actions regarding all kitchen team members job performanceSufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use knives and kitchen tools.Ability to operate kitchen equipment including steam kettle bread slicer mixers ovens roll divider pie dough puncher and knives/tools.Ability to grasp bend lift and/or carry or otherwise move or push goods on a cart/rack weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. at a continuous schedule.Ability to work with small delicate and sensitive knives requiring fine finger dexterity.Direct and actively participate with staff to complete all job assignments.Knowledge of Pastry Department operations to include appropriate staffing levels equipment and production process.Trains the staff to include preparation of creams icings mousses sauces fillings doughs and batters used in the production of pastry products.Help control all food specifications: taste appearance presentation portion control and quality.Perform tastings to ensure quality products of new and old items making sure all specifications are met.Serve as a role model.  Always conduct oneself in a manner that reflects a positive professional image.Must have basic computer skills for ordering memos etc.Must be able to perform scheduling functions meeting the needs of the department while achieving labor objectives.Maintain a budgeted food cost.Evaluate job performance and assist in annual reviews of all pastry team members.Must be able to execute inventory and ordering of food products.Ensure employee safety and sanitation procedures.Qualifications : EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)Minimum one year in a culinary operation as a Pastry Chef or Asst. Pastry Chef.Culinary Education required.Demonstrates strong working knowledge of culinary operationsDemonstrates knowledge of sanitation specificationsDemonstrates strong coaching and leadership skillsDemonstrates the ability to take initiative and work with little follow-upAble to successfully complete a ServeSafe training class or other classes required by the State of Missouri.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Licenses Certifications Testing etc.):Possession of and ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers and gaming license within assigned state of employment and other jurisdictionsMust successfully pass background checkMust successfully pass an alcohol and drug screeningMust be 21 years of ageAdditional Information : Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Children Activity,IT Audit,Admin Support,Healthcare,Consumer Durables,IT Operations Experience: years Vacancy: 1