The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
Oneida Nation hiring cooks at $20 an hour
Oneida Nation Enterprises announced today it will be raising starting hourly pay for all entry-level cooks by $3 to an industry-leading $20 an hour. 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 employee housing eligibility.
New culinary hires also receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus. With nearly 30 signature restaurants and dining venues across Oneida Nation Enterprises’ four casino properties that range from fastcasual to Forbes Four-star rated fine-dining, culinary employees have many opportunities for career growth.
Oneida Nation Enterprises is also raising starting pay for dishwashers to $18.50 an hour.
“We are proud to announce this latest investment in starting pay increases for our culinary team, who play a critical role in the success of the more than three dozen restaurants across our enterprises and the guest experience we provide,” Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Oneida Nation Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter said.
“In addition to industry-leading pay and generous benefits, our cooks are able to work and learn alongside a team of skilled culinary professionals as they build their careers. This is an exciting time to start a career with us as we begin the next chapter in the evolution of our enterprises,” Halbritter continued.
Oneida Nation Enterprises offers employees industry-leading pay, exceptional healthcare benefits, generous paid timeoff and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Culinary employees also receive on-the-job training with an award-winning culinary team, are eligible for college tuition reimbursement for relevant courses and also eligible for employee housing at The Villages at Stoney Creek
Due to many cooks and dealers being hired recently, apartments at The Villages are currently full, however, new employees in these positions are first in line when apartments become available.
Interested candidates can learn more about a culinary career and other jobs at Oneida Nation Enterprises’ upcoming “It’s Your Turn for a New Career Hiring Expo” on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at Turning Stone, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona. After candidates explore the expo, hiring managers will be conducting on-site interviews, and qualified applicants will receive a job offer on-the-spot.
In addition to cooks and dishwashers, Oneida Nation Enterprises is also hiring for a variety of full- and part-time positions that include cashiers, table games dealers, accountants, concert entertainment technicians, beverage servers, carpenters, HVAC technicians, plumbers, golf and grounds, sports book writers, and many more.
Event registration is strongly recommended to help expedite candidates’ entry to the event, but walk-ins are welcome. Pre-register for the event at bit.ly/onehiringexpo.