Employee Cafeteria, Culinary Sous Chef

Employee Cafeteria, Culinary Sous Chef (req6097)

Position Description

The Culinary Sous Chef is the third in command in the kitchen and generally in charge of food production. The Culinary Sous Chef ensures that all food production workers are performing their duties as prescribed by the quality standards established by the Executive Chef.  All duties are to be performed within the guidelines of the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards and objectives.

Position Requirements

Education/Experience:

1. Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
2. Degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program.
3. A minimum of three (3) years in a food preparation position.
4. Excellent interpersonal, customer service, communication, coaching, team building and problem solving skills required.
5. Extensive knowledge of fine seafood, protein and poultry.
6. Computer literate in all Microsoft Office applications and automated restaurant systems.

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.

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.

1. Must be able to stand, walk and move through all areas of the casino.
2. 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.
3. Work involves moderate exposure to high temperatures and/or loud noises.
4. Moderate physical activity is required along with the handling of objects up to fifty (50) pounds.
5. Work environment involves some exposure to physical risk, which requires following basic safety precautions.

Other:

1. Must be able to be approved for and maintain a valid Seneca Nation license.
2. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
3. Work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
4. Employment is contingent upon a favorable outcome of a background investigation and drug screening.
5. Each position has varying minimum qualifications.  In the absence of fully qualified candidates, some requirements may be waived.
6. 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.