Area Chef - Banquets

Mohegan Sun; Montville (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun is seeking a culinary professional to assist the Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will prepare and plate dishes, train new staff, and help maintain cleanliness and safety standards across stations.

Ideal candidates have an associate or two-year culinary degree and at least five years of experience. Experience in teaching and supervising teams is highly valued. Regular shifts; training and progression opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Associates’ Degree or a two year Culinary Degree.
• Five years of culinary experience in a high volume operation.
• Experience teaching, training and supervising staff.
• In lieu of a degree, seven years of high volume restaurant experience with training.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons and garnishes food following recipes and plating guides.
• Orients and trains new employees on menu, recipes and procedures.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary work area.
• Assists with ordering, payroll, scheduling and performance input.
• Supports management in fiscal guideline adherence and staff supervision.

Skills

Excellent communication

Recipe adherence

Advanced knife skills

Station versatility

Kitchen safety & sanitation

Staff training & supervision

Education

Associates’ Degree or 2-year Culinary Degree

Job description

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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

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.

Work Shift:

Regular

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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.