Cook II - Steakhouse

Kitchen Assistant

Under the direction of the Sous Chef, assists with preparation of food in assigned kitchen outlet, ensure a fresh, positive and exciting environment where safety, flawless delivery and execution of product excellence and service are paramount.

Essential Job Functions:

• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures.
• Control the function of their section and assist in contributing to the overall production of the outlet.
• Ensure all menus and food produced in their section is to the standards set down by the management team.
• Recreates recipes, techniques and menu items as directed by Management
• Be part of and conduct on-the-job training sessions with all staff.
• Responsible for daily preparation of all food requirements and daily specials for their section.
• Communicates with the chefs to order proper quantities for following shifts.
• Ensure service is fast, fun, friendly, fresh, and focused.
• Ensure that the above applies in accordance with established standards in respect of preparation, storage, sanitation and general hygiene.
• Conduct regular cleaning within kitchen outlets.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate managers of concerns and observations.
• Demonstrate actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company's Mission and Values of Communication, Integrity, Fun, Respect, Accountability, Passion and Dedication.
• Ensure prompt and discreet notification to managers and/or the Ethics Hotline of any observation of illegal acts or internal ethics violations.
• Ensure activities comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, legal demands and professional and ethical standards.
• Comply with all internal policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledgeable in cooking skills including, but not limited to grilling, saut, sauces, butchering, fish fabrication. Culinary degree and two (2) years similar experience in a high caliber establishment required, Steakhouse experience preferred.

Work Environment:

• May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke and excessive noise.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy. May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke, excessive noise and constant exposure to general public.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities.

Closing:

The Tribal Council gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, training, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.

As part of Seminole Gaming's employment process, final candidates will be required to obtain gaming licensure by completing a background check with Seminole Gaming Compliance and Regulations, prior to an offer being extended. These background checks may include, but are not limited to:

• Credit Check
• Criminal Background Check

Disclaimer While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

The Company gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.