**This position is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus!**

There's a reason we call it The Best 8 Hours...
When you work at Seneca Resorts & Casinos—your day is filled with helping people have FUN! We love to work and win together---it’s one of our core values! Not only do we make work feel like play, we offer so many great benefits and extras you’ll feel like you hit the career jackpot!

The Production Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing a variety of menu items. The Production Cook must be able to follow recipes and be accountable for daily food productions. 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:
1. Rotate between cooking stations and restaurants in hot temperature areas – each responsible for specific food items and each using particular cooking devices including continually refilling and replacing pans with specified garnish in steam table.
2. Must have command of all stations of the kitchen, i.e. roast, fry, pasta, vegetable, grill, pantry, breakfast, sauté and high volume quantity cooking.
3. Maintain proper food temperatures in accordance with regulatory and/or ServSafe standards.
4. Properly label, date & rotate all products to ensure safe keeping and sanitation.
5. Require knowledge of recipes, equipment operation, and cooking and preparation techniques.
6. Review production schedule to determine food requirements including variety and quantity of food preparation.
7. Assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities.
8. Follow production sheets and other records as required.
9. Regulate temperatures of ovens, broilers and grills.
10. Use a variety of pots, pans, and equipment to prepare food.
11. Ability to work in harmony with others under a strenuous environment.
12. Report to work well-groomed in full uniform and on time with badge on upper left side of uniform.
13. Provide prompt, friendly, and courteous service of food and beverage to all our guests.
14. Be hospitable, friendly, and polite with all guests, co-workers, and management using positive body language.
15. 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.
16. Provide exceptional customer service to all patrons and communicate in a pleasant, friendly and professional manner at all times. Maintain a professional work environment with supervisors, managers and staff.
17. Meet the attendance guidelines of the job and adhere to regulatory, departmental and company policies.
18. Must complete all required SGC Training programs within nine (9) months from commencement of employment.
19. Attend all necessary meetings.
20. Duties, responsibilities, requirements and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed. Hours are determined by a 24-hour schedule.

Education/Experience:
1. Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
2. High school diploma or equivalent required. Culinary education/experience preferred.
3. Two (2) years of intermediate cooking skills required.
4. Previous customer service experience required.
Language Skills and Reasoning Ability:
1. Must possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to read, write and speak effectively to employees as well as customers.
2. Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the customers and employees.
3. Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and education.

• Weekly paychecks
• PAID lunch hour
• FREE meals every workday
• Affordable medical insurance options
• Multiple shifts available
• Company-matched 401(k)
• FREE on-site gym (Seneca Niagara and Seneca Allegany locations)
• Access to FREE on-site healthcare—appointment or co-pay needed*
• Exclusive Team Member discounts throughout WNY
• Opportunities to support great causes and earn paid time off
• Education reimbursements
• Rewards and recognition programs
And so much MORE!

We’re Hiring! Join Us at Our Upcoming Hiring Event:
Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino
1 Fulton St., Buffalo, NY 14204
Tues., Sept. 8 – Western Door Steakhouse, 11:00am-3:00pm

To learn more and discover your next career, use the link below to apply online!