Cook II

002 Seminole Casino Classic; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole Classic Casino is seeking a dedicated fry cook to provide superior service to guests and assist chefs in delivering quality cuisine. The role requires operating kitchen equipment, preparing foods, and supporting all stations as needed.

The incumbent will maintain stock, ensure safety and cleanliness, and adapt to varying shifts to support a fast-paced, high-volume casino kitchen environment.

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 licenses/certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
• One to two years of experience in prep and fry cooking.
• Completion of a Culinary Arts Degree or recognized apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides superior customer service and assists other cooks.
• Assist with preparation of food and station coverage.
• Ensure items are stocked and equipment is functioning.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work areas.
• Move and lift up to 50 pounds when needed.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts.

Skills

Stock prep & soups

Fry cook foods

Licenses & certifications

Prep & fry cook experience

Education

Culinary Arts Degree or apprenticeship (preferred)

Job description

Benefits

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 full list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Thank you for choosing us as your employer of choice!

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.

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.

Employment Preference

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.

About Us

Be Iconic represents the roots of our culture. The Seminole Tribe of Florida remains the only unconquered tribe in the United States of America. The Tribe established Seminole Gaming in 1979, when it opened the first high‑stakes bingo hall in the United States. Building on its rich heritage of courageous and groundbreaking achievements, the Seminole Tribe of Florida acquired Hard Rock International in March 2007—the first transaction of its kind by a Native American tribe. Today, Hard Rock International remains one of the most globally recognized companies in the world, with Hard Rock Hotel, Casino, Cafe and Rock Shop® venues in over 74 countries. With the continued growth of Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International, Seminole Hard Rock Support Services was created to support all of our brands and lines of business. With the largest global footprint in the hospitality industry for over 50 years, our number‑one job is to bring fun and excitement to our team members and our guests!