Cook - Catch - Aria

MGM Resorts; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentives

Employee discounts

Free meals

Free parking

Health protection

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Cook to deliver high-quality dishes with passion and precision, creating WOW experiences for guests through warm hospitality. The starting rate is $27.4514/hr, with roles including varied shifts and on-call schedules to support entertainment‑driven operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, 18+ years old, and 1+ year of cook experience in resort or high-volume hospitality settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 1+ year of experience working as a Cook preferred
• Previous experience in a similar resort or high-volume hospitality setting preferred
• Flexible availability to work varied shifts and an on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays required
• Skills in preparing and cooking steaks and fish preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain solid knowledge of food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service
• Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
• Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation
• Assist kitchen leadership and staff in execution of service
• Maintain solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups
• Work as a team, assist all guests needs and inquiries

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Equivalent

Job description

Las Vegas, Nevada

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

As a Cook, you will bring passion, precision, and creativity to every dish while delivering exceptional culinary experiences that leave a lasting impression. From mastering high-quality cooking techniques to creating memorable moments through warm, genuine hospitality, you will play a key role in turning every guest interaction into a WOW experience they will remember long after their visit.

THE STARTING RATE: $27.4514/hr

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Maintain solid knowledge of food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service
• Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
• Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation
• Assist kitchen leadership and staff in execution of service
• Maintain solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups
• Work as a team, assist all guests needs and inquiries

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 1+ year of experience working as a Cook preferred
• Previous experience in a similar resort or high-volume hospitality setting preferred
• Flexible availability to work varied shifts and an on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays required
• Skills in preparing and cooking steaks and fish preferred

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping and more
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking on and off shift
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community