South End Market Cook - MGM Springfield

MGM Resorts International; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Free meals

Free parking

Professional development

Uniform provided

Job summary

MGM Resorts International is hiring a professional Cook for the South End Market in Springfield, MA. Bring 1+ years of cooking experience and apply culinary techniques to contribute to an exceptional guest experience.

You will work in a fast-paced environment with strong knowledge of food products, supporting kitchen leadership and ensuring quality plate presentation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional cooking experience.
• Willing to work a full-time schedule 40hrs per week to include weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of knives and standard kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques.
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintain menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation.
• Assist kitchen leadership and staff in execution of service.
• Prepare base sauces, stocks and soups.

Skills

Teamwork

Cooking

Knife skills

Tools

Cryovac machine

Slicers

Job description

Springfield, Massachusetts

The SHOW Comes Alive At MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

The Job

At the South End Market, we flourish on creativity, culinary excellence and passion! Are you a professional Cook looking for this type of excitement for your next role? Here you’ll bring your 1+ years of professional cooking experience to life by skillfully applying culinary techniques while contributing to an exceptional guest experience. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a solid knowledge of food products, we invite you to apply and help create enjoyable moments for our guests!

THE STARTING RATE: $22.05 per hour

The Day-to-day

• Maintain solid knowledge of food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service
• Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
• Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation
• Assist kitchen leadership and staff in execution of service
• Maintain solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups
• Work as a team, assist all guests needs and inquiries

The Ideal Candidate

• 1+ Years of prior experience as a Cook in a similar environment is preferred
• Must be willing and able to work a Full-Time schedule 40hrs per week to include weekends and holidays
• Knowledge of knives and knife skills, standard kitchen equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to toasters, refrigerators, coolers, slicers, beverage machines, Cryovac machine and smallwares

The Perks & Benefits

• Healthcare, financial and time off benefits
• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking on and off shift
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community
• Company-issued uniform and dry-cleaning

Pay Rate

The Rate For This Role Is

$22.05

This rate represents a good faith estimate of the wage rate that MGM reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire.

Pay will not be below any applicable minimum wage.

Should overtime be worked, employees are paid overtime pay in accordance with state requirements.

Employees in this position are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and time off plans. Specific program offerings vary by eligibility factors such as geographic location, employment status, and union membership.