Cook - Banquets

Mohegan Sun; Montville (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun is seeking a Cook to prepare food for service and manage cooking station operations. The ideal candidate has culinary experience with a strong ability to communicate in English.

The role involves following established recipes, maintaining a clean workspace, and efficiently managing tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Candidates should be able to lift up to forty pounds and stand for extended periods.

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.

Responsibilities

• Sets up the cooking line and prepares food for service.
• Follows all written and established recipes.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.
• Cleans food prep area after meal period.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Safe operation of kitchen equipment

Effective communication in English

Education

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

Job description

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

• 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

• 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

EEO Statement

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.