Cook - The Crossings - Aria

MGM Resorts; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentive programs

Hotel/F&B/retail/entertainment savings

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking

Health & income protection benefits

Professional development & networking

Job summary

MGM Resorts in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Cook to bring culinary passion, precision, and creativity to every plate. You will deliver exceptional dining experiences in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, upholding food quality and safety standards while collaborating with the team to create WOW-worthy moments for guests.

The starting rate is $27.4514/hr with opportunities to grow as you contribute to memorable dining experiences across MGM Resorts properties.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on culinary experience with strong knife skills and confidence in food preparation techniques.
• Formal culinary training preferred with a strong foundation in culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain solid knowledge of food products and apply culinary techniques to plates.
• 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 menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation.
• Assist kitchen leadership and staff in execution of service.
• Prepare base sauces, stocks and soups.
• Work as a team to meet guests' needs and inquiries.

Skills

Knife skills

Culinary techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 bring culinary passion, precision, and creativity to every plate while helping deliver exceptional dining experiences that leave a lasting impression. In this fast-paced, high-energy environment, you will expertly execute culinary techniques, uphold the highest food quality and safety standards, and collaborate with the team to create memorable moments for every guest. With your passion for hospitality and commitment to excellence, you will help transform every meal into a WOW-worthy experience guests will remember long after their visit.

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 at least 18 years old
• 2+ years of hands-on culinary experience with strong knife skills and confidence in food preparation techniques
• Formal culinary training preferred, with a strong foundation in culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations
• Flexible and dependable, with the ability to work an on-call schedule, including varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and hours based on business needs
• High School Diploma or GED 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