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Tioga Downs Casino Resort

Lead Line Cook - Sign-On Bonus

Nichols, NYPosted 3 days ago

Job Description

Lead Line Cook

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Bring your passion for food, leadership, and creativity to a kitchen where quality and teamwork come first. We’re looking for an experienced Lead Line Cook who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional dining experiences every shift.

If you’re ready to lead by example, mentor a strong culinary team, and create dishes guests remember, we’d love to meet you.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead and support the line production team while ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation standards are met
  • Prepare, season, finish, and plate menu items according to established recipes and specifications
  • Execute soups, sauces, entrées, sides, and specialty dishes with attention to detail and minimal waste
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and fully sanitary kitchen in compliance with State Health Regulations
  • Collaborate with chefs, cooks, dishwashers, servers, and other team members to keep operations running smoothly
  • Assist with menu planning, prep coordination, and kitchen production as needed
  • Help train, coach, and motivate line cooks to maintain a positive and high-performing kitchen culture

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Supervise line cooks during scheduled shifts
  • Assign and direct daily kitchen tasks
  • Support training and development of culinary team members
  • Address operational challenges and help resolve team concerns professionally and efficiently

What We’re Looking For

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2–4 years of professional cooking experience
  • Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, food safety, and ingredient preparation
  • Ability to thrive in a high-volume, team-oriented environment
  • ServSafe Certification preferred

Physical Requirements

  • Frequently lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand and work in a busy kitchen environment for extended periods

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Competitive Benefits & Perks

  • $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Employee daycare available 7 days a week from 7 AM–11 PM at discounted rates
    (subsidies may also be available)
  • Generous 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for full-time employees
  • Sick Time, and Holiday Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees
  • Employee discounts on hotels, restaurants, spa services, and more

Join Our Culinary Team

This is more than a cooking job — it’s an opportunity to grow your culinary career in a supportive, energetic, and professional environment where your talent is recognized and valued.

Apply today and bring your skills to a team that’s passionate about great food and great experiences.


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201-500 employees
Nichols, NY, US
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