Cook

About the Company:

Seneca Gaming Corporation is a Native American-owned business that operates several gaming and entertainment facilities in Western New York. It is owned by the Seneca Nation of Indians and manages properties including casinos, hotels, and resorts that offer a variety of gaming options, dining experiences, entertainment venues, and accommodations.

Their flagship properties include:

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino (Niagara Falls, NY)
Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino (Buffalo, NY)
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino (Salamanca, NY)
The corporation is dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences while promoting economic growth and opportunity for the Seneca Nation and the surrounding communities. It emphasizes cultural heritage, hospitality, and world-class entertainment in its operations.

Job Description:

Position Description:
The Senior Cook should possess expertise in a specialized method or style of cooking. The ability to demonstrate entertainment value or produce specialty foods also qualifies. Assist Sous Chefs in all culinary functions. All duties are to be performed within the guidelines of the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards and objectives.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
– The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
– Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
– The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud. When on the casino floor, the noise levels increase to loud. Must be able to work in an environment where
smoking is permitted.
– Must be able to stand, walk and move through all areas of the casino.
– Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast paced, casino environment and effectively deal with customers, management,
employees, and members of the business community in all situations.
– Work involves moderate exposure to hot and cold temperatures 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.

Other:
– Must be able to be approved for and maintain a valid Nation Key license.
– Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
– Work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
– Employment is contingent upon a favorable outcome of a background investigation and drug screening.
– Each position has varying minimum qualifications. In the absence of fully qualified candidates, some requirements may be waived.
– Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified members of the Seneca Nation of Indians or qualified Native American candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (25 USC 472). The Seneca Nation of Indians and the Seneca Gaming Corporation are also committed to achieving full equal opportunity without discrimination based on
race, religion, color, gender, national origin, politics, marital status, physical disability, age or sexual orientation.

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

Language Skills and Reasoning Ability:
– Must possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to read, write and speak effectively to employees as well as customers.
– Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the customers and employees.
– Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.