Culinary Sous Chef, Thunder Mountain Buffet

Seneca Gaming Corporation•Salamanca, NY

About The Position

The Sous Chef is the third in command in the kitchen and generally oversees food production. This role ensures food production workers perform their duties according to quality standards established by the Executive Chef. All duties must follow Seneca Gaming Corporation policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards, and objectives. The position is for the Thunder Mountain Buffet and offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Salary starts at $49,096.41 and is negotiable based on experience and education. Hours are determined by a 24-hour schedule. The role requires a postsecondary culinary arts training program degree and at least three years of food preparation experience. The work environment is usually moderately loud, with louder noise on the casino floor, and permits smoking. Work includes extended periods of standing, walking, and moving, moderate physical activity, handling objects up to 50 pounds, and moderate exposure to unusual elements and physical risk. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old upon employment.
Degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program.
At least three years of experience in a food preparation position.
Good communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak effectively with employees and customers.
Ability to understand and comply with policies and procedures, daily memos, chemical labels, and other instructions.
Ability to stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity and handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in an environment where smoking is permitted and follow basic safety precautions in a setting with some exposure to physical risk.

Nice To Haves

Previous customer service experience preferred.
Computer knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Establish production levels based on house counts, business forecasts, prior experience, dates, and other relevant factors, and post the menu forecast for kitchen employees.
Supervise kitchen preparation for service at all stations.
Verify that portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures are maintained by kitchen employees.
Supervise production of all food items.
Maintain a current understanding of information security policies and guidelines, including the Seneca Gaming Corporation Acceptable Use Policy, and comply with them at all times.
Provide exceptional customer service and communicate pleasantly, professionally, and in a friendly 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 months of starting employment.
Attend necessary meetings.
Perform other duties and meet responsibilities, requirements, and expectations as they may change.