Cook - Kitchen Admin

200_Mohegan_Sun Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority - Mohegan Sun; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

200_Mohegan_Sun Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority - Mohegan Sun is seeking a Cook to set up the cooking line and prepare food for service. The role involves following established recipes and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen.

Qualified candidates should have two years of culinary experience in a high-volume setting or equivalent training. Strong communication skills in English are also required.

Qualifications

• Two years culinary experience in a high volume food and beverage operation.
• Communicate effectively in English with guests and co-workers.
• Intermediate knowledge of food preparation and handling.

Responsibilities

• Set up cooking line and prepare food for service.
• Follow recipes and maintain a clean work area.
• Clean food prep area after meal period.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Communication with guests and co-workers

Education

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

Tools

Kitchen equipment

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.