Cook - Banquets

Mohegan Sun; Mohegan (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; 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. You will follow established recipes and standards, and maintain a clean, sanitary work area to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

The role requires two years of culinary experience in a high-volume operation (or equivalent training) and the ability to communicate with guests and co-workers in English. Regular shifts and a fast-paced environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Two years culinary experience in a high volume 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.

Responsibilities

• Sets up the cooking line and prepares food for service in designated stations.
• Follows all written and established recipes and prepares food according to established standards.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.

Skills

Culinary experience

English communication

Education

Two years culinary experience in high volume operation

Culinary training + 1 year experience

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIESIF YOU ARE AN EXISTING TEAM MEMBER, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO BE TAKEN TO THE INTERNAL CAREER SITE: MOHEGAN INTERNAL CAREER SITEPosition 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 standardsMaintains a clean and sanitary work areaSecondary Duties and Responsibilities:Cleans food prep area after meal periodMinimum 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 substitutedMust be able to effectively communicate with guests and co-workers in EnglishCompetencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:Basic knife skills and the knowledge of safe and efficient operation of kitchen equipmentTraining Requirements:Intermediate working knowledge of food preparation and handlingAbility to read recipes and follow written directionsPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Must be able to stand for long periods of time with frequent lifting and bendingMust be able to lift up to forty poundsFast 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:RegularKnock, 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.