Area Chef - Banquets

Mohegan Pennsylvania; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to support the Chef in day-to-day operations of the food department, ensuring recipe accuracy and proper plating.

The role requires formal culinary education or substantial high-volume restaurant experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to train and supervise staff while upholding sanitation standards. You will work across stations in a fast-paced kitchen and contribute to maintaining quality and consistency.

Qualifications

• Associates’ Degree or 2-year Culinary Degree is preferred.
• Five years of culinary experience in high-volume operations.
• Experience in teaching, training, and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons and garnishes food per recipes and plating guides.
• Orients and trains new employees in the unit's menu and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.
• Assists with ordering, payroll, scheduling, and performance input.
• Supports culinary management in maintaining fiscal guidelines.
• Assists in supervision and training of culinary staff.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Read recipes

Advanced knife skills

Produce quality work on all kitchen-st

Education

Associates’ Degree or 2-year Culinary Degree

Seven years of high-volume restaurant experience (in lieu of degree)

Job description

Position Summary:

This position assists the Chef with the day-to-day operations of the food department.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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:

• 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! .

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.

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.