Lead Cook (Valley's Edge Steakhouse) - MGM Northfield Park

MGM Resorts International; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MGM Resorts as a Lead Cook and be part of an exciting team focused on creating unique guest experiences. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and collaborating with staff. Ideal candidates have excellent customer service skills and at least one year of experience in a fast-paced restaurant.

Benefits

Wellness incentive programs

Health & Income Protection Benefits

Company discounts on Hotel, Food, and Retail

Free meals in employee dining room

Promotion networking opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as a cook in a high-volume restaurant.
• Working knowledge of weights and measures in cooking.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business contacts.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with management and staff to fulfill guest needs.
• Maintain operation of assigned cooking station.
• Use proper food handling techniques and follow health standards.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Health and safety knowledge

Tools

Various kitchen equipment

Standard kitchen knives

Job description

Northfield, Ohio

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 Lead Cook, you will be responsible for operations of assigned stations. 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:$21.00

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Communicate with management, chef and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issue or needs requested by guests and employees.

• Notify Room Chef or Sous Chef of problems that arise and how they have been corrected.

• Expedite and coordinate service and produce according to par levels.

• Responsible for normal operation of stations. Able to work saute, sauce, grill, cold seafood, pastry and appetizer station.

• Work as a team, assist all guests needs and inquiries.

• Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail; follow recipe accordingly.

• Use proper food handling techniques, follow health & safety standards.

• Assist F&B staff in execution of service.

• Maintain solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Working knowledge of weights, measures and various cooking techniques

• Knowledge of knives and knife skills, standard kitchen equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to toasters, refrigerators, and coolers, slicers, juicer and beverage machines, Cryovac machine, and small wares

• Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations

• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts

• Has at least 1 year of experience as a cook in a fast paced, high-volume restaurant

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally

• Health & Income Protection Benefits (For eligible employees)

• Access to a variety of company Hotel, Food and Beverage, Retail, and Entertainment Discounts

• Free meals in our employee dining room

• Various programs and networking opportunities to help you get promoted

• Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community

• Other various discounts with company partners such as travel, electronics, online shopping, and many more!

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Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!