High-Volume Buffet Cook - Fast-Paced Casino Kitchen

Seneca-Gaming-Corporation; City of Salamanca (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seneca Gaming Corporation is seeking a Cook to join the kitchen team in a fast-paced casino environment. The role requires the ability to perform both large volume and small quantity cooking, follow recipes, and maintain a clean, safe work area.

You will prepare soups, sauces, meats, seafood, vegetables; assist front-line cooks during busy periods; ensure proper food temperatures, label and rotate products, and comply with all security and policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of professional food service experience preferred.
• Basic cooking skills required.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete prep work such as cutting/preparing food items.
• Prepare and heat soups and sauces, meats, starches, fish, seafood & vegetables.
• Back-up functions for the front line by preparing and assembling dishes for front cooks and servers.
• Prepare menu items to order during high volume periods.
• Notify Sous Chef when supplies are running low.
• Maintain clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, broilers and grills.
• Label, date & rotate all products for safe keeping.

Skills

Food service experience

Cooking fundamentals

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Seneca Gaming Corporation is seeking a Cook to join the kitchen team in a fast-paced casino environment. The role requires the ability to perform both large volume and small quantity cooking, follow recipes, and maintain a clean, safe work area.

You will prepare soups, sauces, meats, seafood, vegetables; assist front-line cooks during busy periods; ensure proper food temperatures, label and rotate products, and comply with all security and policy guidelines.