ONEIDA, NY – Oneida Nation Enterprises will increase the starting hourly wage for all entry-level cooks from $3 to $20 per hour, the best in the industry. The 17% increase means full-time cooks will earn an annual salary of at least $40,000, in addition to receiving generous healthcare, 401(k) benefits and being eligible for employee housing. . New culinary recruits also receive a $1,000 signing bonus. With nearly 30 iconic restaurants and dining venues across Oneida Nation Enterprises’ four casinos, ranging from fast-casual to Forbes Four-star rated gastronomy and culinary employees have many career development opportunities.
Oneida Nation Enterprises is also raising the starting wage for dishwashers to $18.50 per hour.
“We are proud to announce this latest investment in starting salary increases for our culinary team, which plays a vital role in the success of more than three dozen restaurants in our businesses and in the customer experience we provide” said Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation Representative and CEO of Oneida Nation Enterprises. “In addition to an industry-leading salary and generous benefits, our cooks can work and learn alongside a team of skilled kitchen professionals throughout their careers. It’s an exciting time to start a career with us as we embark on the next chapter in the evolution of our businesses. »
Oneida Nation Enterprises offers its employees industry-leading compensation, health care benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Culinary employees also receive on-the-job training with an award-winning culinary team, are eligible for tuition reimbursement for relevant courses, and also eligible for employee housing at The Villages at Stoney Creek. Due to the recent hiring of many cooks and stockists, apartments at The Villages are currently full, however, new staff in these positions are on the front line when apartments become available.
Interested applicants can learn more about a culinary career and other upcoming jobs at Oneida Nation Enterprises’ “It’s Your Turn For A New Career Hiring Expo” on Tuesday, January 31 at Turning Stone. After candidates explore the job fair, hiring managers will conduct on-site interviews and qualified candidates will receive a job offer on-site.
In addition to cooks and dishwashers, Oneida Nation Enterprises also hires for a variety of full-time and part-time positions, including cashiers, table game dealers, accountants, concert entertainment technicians, beverage servers, carpenters, HVAC technicians, plumbers, golf and grounds and sportsbook writers.
