Master Cook - Mohegan Sun

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority - Mohegan Sun; Mohegan (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun in Connecticut is seeking an experienced cook to prepare food for service, set up the cooking line, and fulfill customer orders across designated stations.

In a fast-paced environment, you may lead in the absence of the Chef, ensuring recipes are followed and a clean, safe station is maintained.

Required four years of high-volume culinary experience or two years training plus two years experience; strong English communication and knife skills are essential.

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.
• Ability to read recipes and follow written directions.
• Commitment to safety and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for service, sets up the cooking line and fills customer orders.
• Follows all written recipes and prepares food to established standards.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.
• May lead in the absence of the Chef in charge.

Skills

Verbal communication

English language

Leadership

Knife skills

Recipe reading

Education

Culinary training

High-volume kitchen experience (4 yrs)

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIESIF YOU ARE AN EXISTING TEAM MEMBER, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO BE TAKEN TO THE INTERNAL CAREER SITE: MOHEGAN INTERNAL CAREER SITEPosition 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 ordersFollows all written and established recipes and prepares food according to established standardsMaintains a clean and sanitary work areaSecondary Duties and Responsibilities:Cleans food prep area after meal periodMinimum 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 consideredMust be able to effectively communicate with guests and co-workers in EnglishCompetencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:Good verbal communication skillsAble to read recipes and follow written directionsAdvanced knife skillsAbility to produce quality work on all stations in the kitchenKnowledge of safe and efficient operation of kitchen equipmentTraining Requirements:Understanding of health and sanitation guidelinesPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Fast paced kitchen environmentMust be able to stand for long periods of time with frequent lifting and bendingMust 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:RegularKnock, 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.