Cook - Banquets

200_Mohegan_Sun Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority - Mohegan Sun; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun 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 recipes and maintain a sanitary work area across a fast-paced kitchen.

Regular shift with responsibilities including cleaning prep areas after meals, and coordinating with guests and co-workers in English. Native American Preference applies in hiring.

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.
• 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

Basic knife skills

English communication

Education

Two years culinary experience in a high volume operation or one year culinary training + 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
• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and co-workers in English

Competencies

• Basic knife skills and 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

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.