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About the Role

The Senior Cook should possess expertise in a specialized method or style of cooking, with the ability to demonstrate entertainment value or produce specialty foods. This role assists Sous Chefs in all culinary functions, adhering to Seneca Gaming Corporation’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Insure food items are properly stored, including raw materials and prepared items.
• Inspect all outgoing orders for proper preparation, portion control, and presentation.
• Ensure all items are available for guest consumption, including assembling supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking.
• Take inventory of all meats and seafood, requiring knowledge of needed food items and quantities.
• Coordinate food orders to proper cooks.
• Prepare all food items with strict adherence to recipe specifications.
• Review production schedules to determine food requirements, including variety and quantity.
• Complete production sheets and other records in conjunction with Sous Chefs.
• Maintain clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, broilers, and grills.
• Maintain proper food temperatures in accordance with regulatory and/or ServSafe standards.
• Properly label, date, and rotate all products for safe keeping and sanitation.
• Demonstrate command of all stations of the kitchen, including roast, fry, pasta, vegetable, grill, pantry, breakfast, sauté, and high volume quantity cooking.
• Work with Sous and Room Chefs in conjunction with daily operations.
• Teach and mentor Cooks and Production Cooks.
• Work in harmony with others under a strenuous environment.
• Report to work well-groomed in full uniform and on time with badge on upper left side of uniform.
• Provide prompt, friendly, and courteous service of food and beverage to all guests.
• Be hospitable, friendly, and polite with all guests, co-workers, and management using positive body language.
• Maintain a current understanding of all policy and guidelines regarding information security.
• Provide exceptional customer service and communicate in a pleasant, friendly, and professional manner.
• Maintain a professional work environment with supervisors, managers, and staff.
• Meet attendance guidelines and adhere to regulatory, departmental, and company policies.
• Complete all required SGC Training programs within nine (9) months from commencement of employment.
• Attend all necessary meetings.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) years of advanced cooking skills required.
• Previous customer service required.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak effectively to employees as well as customers.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with customers and employees.
• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and move through all areas of the casino.
• Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, casino environment and effectively deal with customers, management, employees, and members of the business community in all situations.
• Work involves moderate exposure to hot and cold temperatures and/or loud noises.
• Moderate physical activity is required along with the handling of objects up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Work environment involves some exposure to physical risk, which requires following basic safety precautions.

Skills

• Specialized method or style of cooking
• Entertainment value in cooking
• Specialty food production
• Culinary education/experience preferred
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Customer service

Location

• Casino environment

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior
• Three (3) years of advanced cooking skills
• Previous customer service experience

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Culinary education/experience preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $19.84 starting rate
• Compensation is negotiable based on experience and education

About the Company

• Seneca Gaming Corporation