Lead Cook: High-Volume Kitchen Leader

Mohegan Sun; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun is seeking a skilled line cook to prepare food for service, set up the cooking line, and execute dishes in designated stations to fill guest orders, with leadership in the absence of the Chef in charge. You will follow all recipes to established standards, keep the work area clean and sanitary, and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment with flexible shifts.

This role requires strong knife skills, the ability to read recipes, and knowledge of safe, efficient operation of kitchen

Qualifications

• Four years of culinary experience in a high-volume operation, or two years of culinary training plus two years of experience.
• Must communicate effectively with guests and co-workers in English.
• Ability to read recipes and follow written directions.
• Advanced knife skills and knowledge of safe kitchen equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for service, sets up the cooking line and fills customer orders.
• 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

Verbal communication

Read recipes

Knife skills

Team coordination

Kitchen equipment safety

Education

Culinary experience in high-volume operation

Job description

Mohegan Sun is seeking a skilled line cook to prepare food for service, set up the cooking line, and execute dishes in designated stations to fill guest orders, with leadership in the absence of the Chef in charge. You will follow all recipes to established standards, keep the work area clean and sanitary, and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment with flexible shifts.

This role requires strong knife skills, the ability to read recipes, and knowledge of safe, efficient operation of kitchen