Cook - Lago - Bellagio

MGM Resorts; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentive programs

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking on and off shift

Discounts on travel, dining, shopping

Health & Income Protection

Job summary

MGM Resorts International is seeking a Cook for Lago at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. You will craft refined Italian small plates in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, delivering the luxury dining experience the brand is known for.

The role requires 18+ years of age, weekend/holiday shifts, and prior cook experience. Starting rate is $27.4514/hr, with comprehensive wellness, meals, parking, and discounts benefits for team members.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years of age.
• On-call varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• 1+ years of prior relevant experience as a Cook preferred.
• 2+ years of prior relevant experience in a similar resort setting preferred.
• Formal culinary training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain solid knowledge of food products and apply culinary techniques.
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintain knowledge of menus and presentation with precision.
• Assist kitchen leadership and staff in service execution.
• Prepare base sauces, stocks and soups with accuracy.
• Work as a team to meet guests' needs and inquiries.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Team player

Education

Formal Culinary training

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 at Lago, you don't just execute plates you create moments that define the Las Vegas luxury dining experience. Set against the iconic backdrop of the Bellagio Fountains, Lago demands high-octane culinary artistry, precision, and passion. In this fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, you will master refined Italian small plates while delivering the exact caliber of excellence that sets MGM Resorts apart.

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

• Must be 18+ years of age
• Work on call varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays
• 1+ years of prior relevant experience as a Cook preferred
• 2+ years of prior relevant experience in a similar resort setting preferred
• Formal Culinary training 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