Cook - Banquets

Mohegan Sun, Inc.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun, Inc. is seeking a Cook for their Banquets team in Uncasville, CT. This role involves setting up the cooking line and preparing food in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have culinary experience and the ability to lift heavy items.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively and maintain a clean workspace.

Qualifications

• Must have culinary experience in a high volume food and beverage operation.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to forty pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up the cooking line and prepare food for service.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
• Clean food prep area after meal period.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Education

Two years culinary experience or one year training plus one year experience

Job description

## Cook - BanquetsApplylocations: Uncasville, CTtime type: On-Callposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-12524**JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIES****IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING TEAM MEMBER,** **PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO BE TAKEN TO THE INTERNAL CAREER SITE: MOHEGAN INTERNAL CAREER SITE****Position Summary:**The Cook sets up the cooking line and prepares food for service in designated stations to fill customer orders.**Primary Duties and Responsibilities****:** includes but not limited to:* Follows all written and established recipes and prepares food according to established standards* Maintains a clean and sanitary work area**Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:*** Cleans food prep area after meal period**Minimum Education and Qualifications:*** Two years culinary experience in a high volume food and beverage operation or one year of culinary training plus one year of culinary experience may be substituted* Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and co-workers in English**Competencies:** Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position: * Basic knife skills and the knowledge of safe and efficient operation of kitchen equipment**Training Requirements:*** Intermediate working knowledge of food preparation and handling* Ability to read recipes and follow written directions **Physical Demands and Work Environment:*** Must be able to stand for long periods of time with frequent lifting and bending* Must be able to lift up to forty pounds* Fast paced kitchen environmentThis 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*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.***