Cook - Lemongrass - Aria

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Discounts on hotel/food/bev/retail

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking

Health & Income Protection

Professional development

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Las Vegas, Nevada is home to MGM Resorts International, which seeks a Cook to craft dishes with skilled culinary techniques and deliver WOW guest experiences. You will maintain kitchen knowledge, label and date items, and support kitchen leadership during service.

Ideal candidate has 1+ years of relevant experience and is familiar with Thai or Chinese cuisine, with flexibility for weekend and holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant kitchen experience.
• Experience with Thai or Chinese cuisine and traditional techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of food products and culinary techniques.
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items for service.
• Label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintain menu knowledge and plate presentation.
• Assist kitchen leadership and staff during service.
• Prepare base sauces, stocks and soups.
• Work as a team to meet guest needs.

Skills

Culinary experience

Thai/Chinese cuisine knowledge

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 be responsible for skillfully applying culinary techniques. You will also set the stage for guest experience with your welcoming smile and service. By understanding their unique stories and needs, you will own their experience to create WOW memories they will carry with them far and beyond their stay with us.

THE STARTING RATE:

$26.6831 USD Hourly

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 old
• 1+ years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with Thai or Chinese cuisine, with a strong understanding of traditional techniques, flavors, and culinary preparation
• Work on call varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays

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