Cook - Sachem Lounge

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 line cook to set up the cooking line and prepare food for service in designated stations to fill customer orders. The role requires following recipes, maintaining a clean, sanitary workspace, and supporting a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate has culinary experience in a high-volume operation and can read and follow written directions, with the ability to lift up to forty pounds and stand for long periods.

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 may be substituted
• 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
• Ability to read recipes and follow written directions
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time with frequent lifting and bending; must lift up to 40 pounds

Skills

Basic knife skills

English communication

Education

Culinary experience requirement

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 may be substituted

Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and co-workers in English

Competencies

Basic knife skills and the 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

Inclusion and Company Culture

Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes in the above job description whenever necessary.

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.

What began in 1996 as a gaming destination in southeastern Connecticut with a handful of Team Members has expanded into a premier entertainment enterprise with over 10,000 team members across the globe. What drives our success is the centuries-old philosophy of the Mohegan Tribe “The Spirit of Aquai”. Its principles of welcoming, mutual respect, cooperation and building relationships have shaped our culture, and serve as the foundation that we live by with every guest and team member interaction today, and for generations to come.