Area Chef - Arena

200_Mohegan_Sun Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority - Mohegan Sun; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the Chef with day-to-day operations in the food department. The role involves preparing, seasoning, and garnishing dishes, ensuring accuracy to recipes and plating guides.

You will train new staff on the unit's menu and procedures, maintain a clean, sanitary workspace, and assist with ordering, scheduling, and performance feedback in a fast-paced, high-volume casino kitchen.

Qualifications

• Associates’ Degree or a two year Culinary Degree required; five years of high-volume culinary experience.
• Seven years of restaurant experience with training may substitute for a degree.
• Strong communication skills and ability to read recipes precisely.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons and garnishes food in assigned area following recipes and plating guides.
• Orients and trains new employees in the unit's menu, recipes and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.
• Assists with ordering, payroll, scheduling and provides input on performance appraisals.
• Supports culinary management in maintaining fiscal guidelines and supervises staff as needed.

Skills

Advanced knife skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通

Education

Associates’ Degree or a two year Culinary Degree

Five years of culinary experience in a high volume operation

In lieu of a degree, seven years of restaurant experience with training

Job description

Join our team and experience endless career possibilities.

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 hours

Work Shift

Regular Knock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity! .

Native American Preference

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.

This 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.

What began in 1996 as a gaming destination in southeastern Connecticut with a handful of Team Members has expanded into a premier entertainment enterprise with over 10,000 team members across the globe. What drives our success is the centuries-old philosophy of the Mohegan Tribe "The Spirit of Aquai". Its principles of welcoming, mutual respect, cooperation and building relationships have shaped our culture, and serve as the foundation that we live by with every guest and team member interaction today, and for generations to come.