Master Cook - Tuscany

Mohegan Sun, Inc.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in Connecticut seeks a Master Cook to prepare food for service and maintain cooking standards. The ideal candidate will have four years of culinary experience or equivalent training, along with strong communication and knife skills. This role operates in a fast-paced kitchen environment and requires the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs. Join a dynamic team at a renowned venue offering various career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Four years of culinary experience in a high volume, food and beverage operation.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English.
• Adept at reading recipes and following written directions.
• Advanced knife skills and safe operation of kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for service and sets up the cooking line.
• Follows recipes and maintains a clean work area.
• Assumes leadership role in absence of Chef.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to read recipes

Advanced knife skills

Quality work production

Kitchen equipment operation

Education

Four years of culinary experience or two years of culinary training plus two years of experience

Job description

Master Cook - Tuscany page is loaded## Master Cook - Tuscanylocations: Uncasville, CTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-12019**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:****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.***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.***