Rich Entertainment Group (REG) operates a vast and dynamic collection of entertainment businesses dedicated to bringing friends and families together through unique and memorable experiences.

Our love of food is reflected in our many dining and hospitality operations, including WNY's preferred caterer, Rich's Catering & Special Events;your source for incredible wedding cakes and desserts for all occasions; and our collection of restaurants in Islamorada, FA, Kaiyo Grill & Sushi and Green Turtle Inn. We operate three minor league baseball teams, including the Buffalo Bisons, where we combine our passion for sports, entertainment and delicious food to create an affordable family experience at the ballpark. Celebrating WNY's picturesque waterfront, we manage Canalside and Outer Harbor, which host a variety of arts, cultural, entertainment and fitness activities. The Travel Team, our esteemed full-service travel provider, delivers exceptional travel experiences to corporate, group and leisure customers around the world.

The many entities of REG are owned by Rich's, a family-owned food company with more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 locations with annual sales of $5.9 billion.

To learn more, visit www.richentertainmentgroup.com.

Purpose Statement

The Cook's primary responsible of the cook is to prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other assigned menu items.

Have demonstrated knowledge and experience in all aspects of culinary arts and food service with the ability to meet the high expectations of Rich's standards to assist the kitchen in daily production wherever needed

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Experience with a la carte, banquet and large volume cooking, meat temperatures, production of all sauces and compounds as well as cooking food in the appropriate manner such as poaching, sautéing, etc.; create a consistent finished product and high-quality presentation
• Learn menus and recipes; read a recipe, picture what the finished product will look like, and accept responsibility for accuracy of the resulting work
• Ability to read multiple contracts at once and effectively prep them
• Prepare prep lists
• Ensure food safety: food is stored properly and at appropriate holding temperatures; maintain work area, including countertops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county, and health and work safety regulations
• If functioning in a lead capacity:
• Take responsibility for assigned employees in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef
• Effectively communicate and delegate work and ensure proper execution, including equipment training
• Working knowledge of food costs, inventory control systems and purchasing
• Flexible schedule including being on notice to change locations
• Front of the house presence when overseeing a station; carving in front of up to 1000 guests

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Strong proven knowledge of all aspects of culinary arts and food service
• Exemplary leadership qualities, including leading by example, but also work well as part of a team and promote a team environment
• Positive and effective communication skills
• Skillfully use hand tools, machines, and kitchen equipment
• Strong math skills calculate amounts of various products needed, measure ingredients with precision
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 months experience as line cook and 3 months as pantry/prep cook
• 2 year culinary degree or 5 years cooking experience in restaurant / catering / banquet facility
• Culinary training
• Sanitation / safety training; ServSafe or comparable certification
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Visual acuity

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"),reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Associate Experience Network at [email protected]if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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