Area Chef - Arena

Mohegan PA; Connecticut; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun is seeking an Area Chef for the Arena to support the chef in daily food department operations at our Uncasville, CT venue. The role requires leading kitchen stations, maintaining quality, and ensuring training for culinary staff in a fast-paced arena setting.

The candidate will prepare and plate dishes per recipes, supervise staff, and assist with ordering, scheduling and performance reviews. A culinary degree and extensive high-volume experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associates’ Degree or a two-year culinary degree.
• Five years of culinary experience in high-volume hospitality.
• Experience teaching, training and supervising culinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef with day-to-day operations in the food department.
• Prepare, season and garnish food per recipes and plating guides.
• Train new employees on menu, recipes and procedures.
• Assist with ordering, payroll, scheduling and performance appraisals.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Advanced knife skills

Recipe reading & directions following

Safe, efficient kitchen operation

Education

Associates’ Degree or 2-year Culinary Degree

Job description

Area Chef - Arena# Mohegan US## Area Chef - ArenaApply: Uncasville, CT: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-14027**JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIES****IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING TEAM MEMBER,** **PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO BE TAKEN TO THE INTERNAL CAREER SITE: MOHEGAN INTERNAL CAREER SITE****Position Summary:**This position assists the Chef with the day-to-day operations of the food department.**Primary Duties and Responsibilities:** includes but not limited to:* Prepares, seasons and garnishes food in assigned area, in accordance with prescribed recipes and plating guides* Orients and trains new employees in the units menu, recipes and procedures* Maintains a clean and sanitary work area* Assists with ordering, payroll, scheduling and provides input on performance appraisals**Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:*** Supports culinary management in maintaining the established fiscal guidelines* Assists in the supervision and training of the culinary staff**Minimum Education and Qualifications:*** Associates’ Degree or a two year Culinary Degree* Five years of culinary experience in a high volume, hospitality related food and beverage operation* Previous experience in teaching, training and assisting with the supervision of producing the finest food* In lieu of a degree, seven years of high volume, restaurant experience with training may be considered **Competencies:** Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position: * Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Able to read recipes and follow written directions* Advanced knife skills* Able to produce quality work on all stations in the kitchen* Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of kitchen equipment* Knowledge of the Mohegan Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) as it relates to employment **Training Requirements:** * Understanding of health and sanitation guidelines **Physical Demands and Work Environment:*** Fast paced kitchen environment* Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time* Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hoursThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes in the above job description whenever necessary.Work Shift:Regular*Knock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity!*.***Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. \"Native American\" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.***