Master Cook - Banquets

Mohegan PA; Connecticut; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun is seeking a Master Cook for Banquets in Uncasville, CT. The role prepares food for service, sets up the cooking line, and fills customer orders across designated stations.

The incumbent will follow recipes, maintain sanitary work areas, and may assume leadership in the absence of the Chef in charge. Flexibility to work varied shifts is required in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Four years of culinary experience in a high-volume operation or two years of culinary training plus two years' experience.
• Must communicate with guests and co-workers in English.
• Proficiency in reading recipes and following established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for service and sets up the cooking line.
• Fills customer orders and maintains quality on all stations.
• Follows recipes and maintains sanitary work area.
• Assists in leadership in the Chef in charge's absence.
• Cleans food prep areas after meal periods.

Skills

Culinary experience

Knife skills

Verbal communication

Recipe following

Food safety & sanitation

Education

Culinary training

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Master Cook - Banquets# Mohegan US## Master Cook - BanquetsApply: Uncasville, CT: Full time: Posted Today: R-14048**JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIES****IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING TEAM MEMBER,** **PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO BE TAKEN TO THE INTERNAL CAREER SITE: MOHEGAN INTERNAL CAREER SITE****Position Summary:**This position prepares food for service, sets up the cooking line and prepares food in designated stations to fill customer orders. Sometimes assumes a leadership role in the absence of the Chef in charge.**Primary Duties and Responsibilities:** includes but not limited to:* 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**Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:*** Cleans food prep area after meal period**Minimum Education and Qualifications:*** Four years of culinary experience in a high volume, food and beverage operation or two years of culinary training plus two years of experience may be considered* Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and co-workers in English**Competencies:** Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position: * Good verbal communication skills* Able to read recipes and follow written directions* Advanced knife skills* Ability to produce quality work on all stations in the kitchen* Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of kitchen equipment **Training Requirements:** * Understanding of health and sanitation guidelines **Physical Demands and Work Environment:*** Fast paced kitchen environment* Must be able to stand for long periods of time with frequent lifting and bending* Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.* Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hoursThis 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.***