Area Chef: High-Volume Kitchen Leader

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority - Mohegan Sun; Mohegan (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun is seeking a skilled culinary professional to assist the Chef with day-to-day operations in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare, season and garnish dishes following recipes and plating guides, while guiding junior staff and maintaining sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes training, supervision, and contributions to staffing and scheduling. Native American Preference applies in hiring, and the candidate should have strong communication and knife skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 2-year Culinary Degree required; 5 years high-volume culinary experience preferred.
• Alternatively, 7 years of high-volume restaurant experience with training may be considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and knife skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons and garnishes food in assigned area, in accordance with prescribed 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 and scheduling.

Skills

Knife skills

Communication skills

Reading recipes

Safety & sanitation

Staff training/supervision

Education

Associate's Degree

Two-year Culinary Degree

Job description

Mohegan Sun is seeking a skilled culinary professional to assist the Chef with day-to-day operations in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare, season and garnish dishes following recipes and plating guides, while guiding junior staff and maintaining sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes training, supervision, and contributions to staffing and scheduling. Native American Preference applies in hiring, and the candidate should have strong communication and knife skills.