Master Cook - Crafty Slice

Mohegan Sun; Montville (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun in Montville, Connecticut, seeks a culinary professional to prepare food for service and manage cooking stations in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Candidates should have a minimum of four years of experience in a high-volume food operation or related culinary training. Good verbal communication skills, advanced knife skills, and the ability to work various shifts are essential. The kitchen operates under strict health and sanitation guidelines and requires flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• Four years of culinary experience in a high-volume food operation or suitable culinary training.
• Must communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for service and sets up the cooking line.
• Follows recipes and maintains sanitary work area.
• Cleans food prep area after meal period.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Advanced knife skills

Ability to follow written directions

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

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

• 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

• 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 hours.

Work Shift

Regular

EEO Statement

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.