Cook - Sunrise Square

200_Mohegan_Sun Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority - Mohegan Sun; United States; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun is seeking a Cook to set up the cooking line and prepare food for service in designated stations. You will follow written recipes, maintain a clean, sanitary work area, and assist with cleaning prep areas after meals in a fast-paced environment.

Strong English communication and the ability to stand for long periods are required. This is a full-time position based at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.

Qualifications

• Two years culinary experience in high-volume 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

Skills

Culinary experience

English communication

Knife skills

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

includes but not limited to:

• 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

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes in the above job description whenever necessary.

Work Shift: Regular Knock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity! .

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.