Employee Cafeteria, Senior Cook

About the role

The Senior Cook is responsible for demonstrating expertise in a specialized cooking method or style, showcasing entertainment value, and assisting Sous Chefs in all culinary functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food items are properly stored, including raw materials and prepared items.
• Inspect all outgoing orders to ensure they are properly prepared, including portion control and garnishing for presentation.
• Ensure all items are available for consumption, such as soups, sauces, and gravies being ready before restaurant opening, and assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking.
• Take inventory of all meats and seafood, and coordinate food orders to the appropriate cooks.
• Prepare all food items with strict adherence to food specifications outlined in the recipe manual.
• Review production schedules to determine food requirements, including variety and quantity of food preparation.
• Complete production sheets and other records in conjunction with Sous Chefs as required.
• Maintain clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, broilers, and grills, and maintain proper food temperatures in accordance with regulatory and/or ServSafe standards.
• Properly label, date, and rotate all products to ensure safe keeping and sanitation.
• Have command of all stations of the kitchen, including roast, fry, pasta, vegetable, grill, pantry, breakfast, sauté, and high volume quantity cooking.
• Work harmoniously with Sous and Room Chefs during daily operations, and teach and mentor Cooks and Production Cooks.
• Work in a cohesive team environment, maintaining a professional work environment with supervisors, managers, and staff.
• 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, and 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.
• Understand and comply with all information security policies and procedures at all times.
• 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.
• Complete all required SGC Training programs within nine (9) months from commencement of employment.
• Attend all necessary meetings.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary education/experience preferred.
• Three (3) years of advanced cooking skills required.
• Previous customer service experience required.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• Must be able to work in an environment where smoking is permitted.
• Must be able to work in a casino setting, standing, walking, and moving through all areas of the casino.
• Moderate physical activity is required, along with the handling of objects up to fifty (50) pounds.
• 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.

Pay

Starting Rate: $22.00
Compensation is negotiable based on experience and education.

Schedule

Hours are determined by a 24-hour schedule.