Convention & Banquets Cook - Borgata

MGM Resorts International; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Volunteer programs

Wellness incentives

Discounts on hotel, entertainment

Discounts on shopping and dining

Complimentary employee meal

Free on-site parking

Corporate partner discounts

Job summary

Atlantic City restaurant leadership at MGM Resorts International seeks a skilled Cook to set the stage for exceptional guest experiences, applying culinary techniques to deliver high-quality food for guests from around the world. You will partner with front-of-house staff to create WOW memories for guests during their stay.

The role requires prior cook experience, flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays, and a commitment to health standards and kitchen safety.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Cook.
• Must be available to work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable in a restaurant kitchen and with culinary tools, equipment, and techniques.
• Takes pride in their work, provides a safe environment, and maintains health standards.
• Able to take direction, multi-task with ease, and works well with a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain solid knowledge of food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques.
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation.
• Assist kitchen leadership and staff in execution of service.
• Maintain solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups.
• Work as a team, assist all guests needs and inquiries.

Skills

Cook experience

Weekend availability

Team environment

Health standards

Multi-tasking

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Atlantic City, New Jersey

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

As a Cook, you will be responsible for setting the stage for an excellent guest experience by using your culinary techniques. You’ll provide high-quality food to guests from all over the world. In your role, you will partner with front-of-house staff to create WOW memories that the guests will carry with them far beyond their stay with us.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Maintain solid knowledge of food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques.
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation.
• Assist kitchen leadership and staff in execution of service.
• Maintain solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups.
• Work as a team, assist all guests needs and inquiries.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Prior experience as a Cook.
• Must be available to work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays.
• Is comfortable in a restaurant kitchen and with the use of culinary tools, equipment, and techniques.
• Takes pride in their work, provides a safe environment, and maintains health standards.
• Able to take direction, multi-task with ease, and works well with a team environment.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement including networking opportunities, and community volunteer programs.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally.
• Companywide discounts on hotel, entertainment, shopping, and food & beverage.
• Exclusive discounts with our corporate partners on travel, electronics, online shopping, and beyond.
• Complimentary meal in our employee dining room, where you can savor a variety of delicious and healthy options throughout the day.
• Free on-site parking, making your commute hassle-free and convenient.

Pay Rate:

The rate for this role is: $24.60

This rate represents a good faith estimate of the wage rate that MGM reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire.

Paywill not be below any applicable minimum wage.

Should overtime be worked, employees are paid overtime pay in accordance with state requirements.

Employees in this position are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and time off plans. Specific program offerings vary by eligibility factors such as geographic location, employment status, and union membership.