Cook - Banquets

Mohegan Sun; Connecticut; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun in Connecticut is seeking a Cook to set up the cooking line and prepare food for service in designated stations to fill customer orders. You will follow established recipes and maintain a clean, sanitary work area.

Qualifications include two years of culinary experience in a high-volume operation or a year of culinary training with experience; English communication with guests and teammates is essential. The role is in a fast-paced kitchen with basic knife skills as a core competency.

Qualifications

• Two years culinary experience in a high-volume operation.
• One year of culinary training may substitute for experience.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and co-workers in English.

Responsibilities

• Follows all written and established recipes and prepares food according to established standards.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.
• Cleans food prep area after meal period.

Skills

English communication

Basic knife skills

Education

Culinary training or equivalent experience

Job description

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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 environment

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.