Cook II

Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood is seeking a dedicated fry cook to join our casino kitchen team. You will prepare fry station items, assist other cooks, and ensure timely, high‑quality dishes for guests and staff.

This role requires adherence to all federal, state and gaming regulations, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, flexible shifts, and capable collaboration with the Executive and Sous Chefs to maintain clean, safe work areas.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to prepare stocks and soups.
• Ability to prepare all varieties of fry cook foods.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides superior customer service, positively effects interactions with customers and employees.
• Assist with preparation of food and support fry station operations.
• Assists all stations and respective lines as necessary.
• Ensures that items are fully stocked and equipment is in good working condition.
• Ensures the proper closing down of work stations.
• Ensures cleanliness of working area; reports all equipment issues for safety.
• Ability to inspect and maintain all areas for which responsible.
• Ability to lift, move and push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Fry cook experience

Stocks & soups knowledge

Licenses & certifications compliance

Education

Culinary Arts Degree or recognized apprenticeship

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

Seminole Classic Casino pioneered Indian gaming when it opened as the country’s first large stakes bingo hall in 1979, eventually expanding with gaming machines and poker. The landmark casino is now home to over 1,000 state-of-the-art, newest-title slot machines and other local favorites such as Diamond Lottos, Fort Knox, Pirate’s Loot. The gaming leader also offers 24/7 live table game action with games including Blackjack, Baccarat, Spanish 21, Three Card Poker and many more. Seminole Classic Casino also features the Hollywood Hall entertainment pavilion and the Stage Bar, a full‑service bar that features live entertainment nightly. Patrons can enjoy the EATstreet dining area with food options such as Slice and Mojoe as well as a burger and wing joint named Flying Cow.

Our Commitment To Service

We don’t have customers, we have Guests. Each visitor is our Guest, just as you have a Guest in your home. You take a certain level of pride when you have an invited Guest in your home. You should take the same pride with every Guest who visits one of our properties. Unparalleled Service isn’t just a part of our mission statement at Seminole Gaming; it’s a commitment to each and every one of our current and future Guests.

Job Summary

The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing superior service to both the internal and external guests. Primary responsibilities include fry cook work and to assist other cooks, Sous Chef, Room Chef, Assistance Executive Chef, and the Executive Chef in the efficient operation of the kitchen and of assigned management.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides superior customer service, positively effects interactions with customers and employees.
• Ability to use all equipment associated with the position, including, but not limited to, choppers, slicers, mixers and grinders, and fryers.
• Assist with preparation of food.
• Assists all stations and respective lines as necessary.
• Ensures that items are fully stocked and equipment is in good working condition.
• Ensures the proper storing of any foods, including those from a previous function.
• Ensures the proper closing down of work stations.
• Ensures cleanliness of working area; reports all equipment for safety failures, hazardous areas and accidents.
• Ability to inspect and maintain all areas for which responsible.
• Ability to review and comprehend all necessary documentation.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently move around work area.
• Ability to lift, move and push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and all levels of employees.
• Must be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to prepare stocks and soups.
• Ability to prepare all varieties of fry cook foods.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
• These skills and abilities are typically acquired through one to two years of experience. Previous prep and fry cook experience required. Completion of a Culinary Arts Degree or recognized apprenticeship experience preferred.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The Company gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.