Cook - Wicked Spoon - The Cosmopolitan

MGM Resorts International; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Hotel/food & beverage discounts

Free meals for employees

Free parking

Health & Income Protection

Training & development and volunteerop

Job summary

MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas is hiring a Cook to join our dynamic culinary team. You will apply culinary techniques, maintain seafood and produce knowledge, and help ensure guest WOW moments through great plate presentation.

You will work on varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, and collaborate with leadership to deliver service excellence in a resort setting.

Free meals, parking, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth are offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• 2+ years of prior relevant experience in a similar resort setting preferred.
• 1+ years of prior relevant experience as a cook preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain solid knowledge of food products and 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 solid menu knowledge and plate presentation.
• Assist kitchen leadership and staff in execution of service.
• Prepare base sauces, stocks and soups.
• Work as a team to meet guest needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to detail

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:

$23.6747 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
• Work on call varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays
• 2+ years of prior relevant experience in a similar resort setting preferred
• 1+ years of prior relevant experience as a cook 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

Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW?