Kitchen Worker

Seneca Territory Gaming Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Seneca Resorts & Casinos is seeking a Kitchen Worker to handle dishwashing prep, clean/organized kitchen areas, and equipment maintenance. You will set up the dishwashing station, wash and restock dishes, and ensure proper hygiene and safety across the kitchen area.

The role requires good communication, potential prior customer service experience, and the ability to work a 24-hour schedule with the team. Competitive entry wage and sign-on bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess good communication skills including the ability to read, write and speak effectively to employees as well as customers.
• Previous customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and organized kitchen areas.
• Prepare tableware for washing and load dishwasher racks.
• Wash and restock dishes and kitchen equipment; remove garbage and sweep/mop floors.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures and company policies.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus! Great teams make the #Best8Hours of your day. At Seneca Resorts & Casinos, we work hard, celebrate often, and build a culture people actually want to be part of. The Kitchen Worker is responsible for all operations for their specific area. Preparing tableware for washing, collecting all soiled pots, washing and re-stacking cleaned pots on shelves; removing garbage and refuse for recycling and mopping and sweeping floors; properly maintaining and distributing company assets; setting up dishwashing machine; and stacking and storing clean dishes in proper kitchen areas, adhering to all safety policies and procedures. Monitor and ensure quality and efficiency of service at assigned areas(s) of the property. All duties are to be performed within the guidelines of the Seneca Gaming Corporation's policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the Kitchen areas are clean and organized. Capable of handling any task in the appropriate manner; notify the Supervisor of any problem. Use proper cleaning chemicals with the proper task.
• Pick up your daily checklist for your kitchen area.
• Prepare tableware for washing, i.e., scraping plates, presoaking silverware, and placing all items to be washed in their proper dishwasher rack; setting up the dishwashing machine; ensuring that drains are closed, tanks are filled, temperatures are at correct levels and detergent is at the proper level; washing all dishes and kitchen equipment by using sprayer nozzle, baskets or conveyors, immersing objects in washing and rinsing solutions, or scrubbing by hand to remove debris, drying all objects using cloth or drying oven, stacking and storing all dishes and kitchen equipment in the appropriate place, thoroughly cleaning dishwashing equipment and all working areas, collecting all soiled pots, washing and restocking clean pots on shelves, removing all garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors, washing walls and ceiling tiles, sanitizing all cooking equipment, adhering to regulatory, departmental and company policies in an ethical manner, maintaining a neat, personal appearance and upholding company appearance standards.
• Detail cleaning of kitchen and peripheral equipment, including ovens, fryers, hot boxes, coolers, etc.
• 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 communicates in a pleasant, friendly and professional manner at all times. Maintain a professional work environment with supervisors, managers and staff.
• 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.
• Hours are determined by a 24-hour schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience

• Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous customer service preferred.

Language Skills and Reasoning Ability

• Must possess good communication skills including the ability to read, write and speak effectively to employees as well as customers.
• Understand and comply with policies and procedures, daily memos, chemical labels and other instructions.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Must be able to stand, walk and move freely for extended periods of time. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke 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.
• Must be able to work in an environment where smoking is permitted.

Salary Starting Rate: $16.00 Compensation is negotiable based on experience and education. Each position has varying minimum qualifications. In the absence of fully qualified candidates, some requirements may be waived.

Welcome to Seneca Resorts & Casinos! We are thrilled that you are considering joining our team. At Seneca Resorts & Casinos, our mission is to provide the best place to work and play. Our dedication to this mission is reflected in our BEST Service Standards! We prepare our team members by incorporating our values in the BEST 8 hours of the day! We believe by prioritizing the well-being of our team members and guests, we will exceed expectations as long as every team member uses their voice that brings out the best in Seneca Resorts & Casinos. We are committed to sustainable practices that ensure long-term growth and stability for the future workforce at SRC.

Warm regards, The Seneca Resorts & Casinos Team