Main Kitchen, Production Cook

Seneca Gaming Corporation • Niagara Falls, NY

74d • $17

About The Position

The Production Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing a variety of menu items. The Production Cook must be able to follow recipes and be accountable for daily food productions. All duties are to be performed within the guidelines of the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards and objectives.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Culinary education/experience preferred.
• Two (2) years of intermediate cooking skills required.
• Previous customer service experience 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 the customers and employees.
• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between cooking stations and restaurants in hot temperature areas – each responsible for specific food items and each using particular cooking devices including continually refilling and replacing pans with specified garnish in steam table.
• Must have command of all stations of the kitchen, i.e. roast, fry, pasta, vegetable, grill, pantry, breakfast, sauté and high volume quantity cooking.
• Maintain proper food temperatures in accordance with regulatory and/or ServSafe standards.
• Properly label, date & rotate all products to ensure safe keeping and sanitation.
• Require knowledge of recipes, equipment operation, and cooking and preparation techniques.
• Review production schedule to determine food requirements including variety and quantity of food preparation.
• Assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities.
• Follow production sheets and other records as required.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, broilers and grills.
• Use a variety of pots, pans, and equipment to prepare food.
• Ability to 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 our 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 including the Seneca Gaming Corporation Acceptable Use Policy.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all patrons and communicate in a pleasant, friendly and professional manner at all times.
• Meet the attendance guidelines of the job and adhere to regulatory, departmental and company policies.
• Must complete all required SGC Training programs within nine (9) months from commencement of employment.
• Attend all necessary meetings.
• Duties, responsibilities, requirements and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed.

Benefits

• Compensation is negotiable based on experience and education.
• Welcome to Seneca Gaming Corporation! We are thrilled that you are considering joining our team.
• At Seneca Gaming, our mission is to provide the best place to work and play.
• We are committed to sustainable practices that ensure long-term growth and stability for the future workforce at SGC.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED