Master Cook - Novelle

Mohegan Sun; Montville (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun is seeking a skilled line cook to prepare food for service, set up the cooking line, and fill customer orders. The role includes following recipes and maintaining sanitary work areas in a high-volume kitchen.

The position requires the ability to read and follow written directions, strong knife skills, and effective communication in English with guests and team members. Flexible shifts and physical demands apply.

Qualifications

• Four years of culinary experience in a high-volume operation or two years of culinary training plus two years of experience.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and co-workers in English.

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

Quality prep

Kitchen safety

Education

Culinary training

Job description

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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 hours

This 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

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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.