Lead Line Cook – High-Volume Casino Kitchen

Seneca Niagara Falls Gaming Corporation; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Niagara Falls Gaming Corporation is seeking a Senior Cook to lead advanced cooking operations in our casino kitchen. The role requires expertise in specialized methods, the ability to mentor Cooks and Production Cooks, and consistent delivery of high-quality dishes with strong presentation.

The Senior Cook will assist Sous Chefs, ensure proper storage and inventory, and uphold ServSafe standards while maintaining clean work areas and coordinating with kitchen staff to meet daily

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Insure food items are properly stored, including raw materials and prepared items.
• Inspect all outgoing orders are properly prepared, i.e. portion control, garnished correctly for presentation.
• Take inventory of all meats and seafood. Requires knowledge of food items and products that are needed as well as amounts needed.
• Coordinate food orders to proper cooks.
• Prepare all food items with strict adherence to recipe specifications.
• Maintain clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, broilers and grills.
• Maintain proper food temperatures in accordance with regulatory and/or ServSafe standards.
• Must have command of all stations of the kitchen, i.e. roast, fry, pasta, vegetable, grill, pantry, breakfast, sauté and high volume quantity cooking.
• Incumbent will be responsible for teaching and mentoring Cooks and Production Cooks.

Skills

Advanced cooking skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education/experience preferred

Job description

Seneca Niagara Falls Gaming Corporation is seeking a Senior Cook to lead advanced cooking operations in our casino kitchen. The role requires expertise in specialized methods, the ability to mentor Cooks and Production Cooks, and consistent delivery of high-quality dishes with strong presentation.

The Senior Cook will assist Sous Chefs, ensure proper storage and inventory, and uphold ServSafe standards while maintaining clean work areas and coordinating with kitchen staff to meet daily