Master Cook - Tuscany

Mohegan PA; Connecticut; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established culinary organization in Connecticut is seeking a skilled food preparation team member. This role involves preparing food for service, setting up cooking stations, and ensuring all standards are met. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of culinary experience or equivalent training. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and work in a fast-paced kitchen, with physical demands including lifting and standing for long periods. Flexible hours are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and co-workers in English.
• Must understand health and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to read recipes and follow directions exactly.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for service and fills customer orders.
• Sets up the cooking line according to established standards.
• Cleans food prep area after meal period.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Advanced knife skills

Ability to produce quality work on all stations

Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of kitchen equipment

Sanitation knowledge

Education

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

Job description

**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.***