Production Cook in Salamanca, NY


Seneca Gaming Corporation Posted: 2026-10-08

Salamanca, NY 14779

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Salary is $17.92 HOUR (USD)

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!

Production Cook, Thunder Mountain Buffet

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.

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

Salary Starting Rate: $17.92/hour
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!

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Job Posted On: 2026-10-08 Valid Through: 2026-11-07

Seneca Gaming Corporation
777 Seneca Allegany Blvd.
Salamanca, NY 14779

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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