TAP Sports Bar Cook- MGM Springfield

MGM Resorts International; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals for employees

Wellness programs

Discounts on hotel stays & dining

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Job summary

MGM Resorts International in Springfield, MA is seeking an experienced Cook for TAP Sports Bar. You will apply culinary techniques, maintain food knowledge, and work with the kitchen team to deliver a memorable dining experience for guests. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of restaurant cooking experience, knife skills, and the ability to work full time, including weekends and holidays. The starting rate is $22.05 per hour, with benefits and overtime in compliance with state law.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of restaurant cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of knives and standard kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work full-time, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of food products and apply culinary techniques.
• Identify and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Maintain menu knowledge and plate presentation details.
• Assist kitchen leadership and staff in service execution.
• Prepare bases sauces, stocks and soups.
• Collaborate with the team to meet guest needs.

Skills

Restaurant cooking experience

Knife skills

Full-time availability

Tools

Toasters

Refrigerators

Coolers

Slicers

Beverage machines

Cryovac machine

Smallwares

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 TAP Sports Bar, we are seeking an experienced Cook with 2+ years of restaurant Cooking expertise to skillfully apply their culinary techniques and contribute to an exceptional dining experience. In this role, you'll maintain a solid knowledge of food products, ensure high standards of sanitation, and work collaboratively with the kitchen team to create enjoyable moments for our guests. If you're passionate about delivering culinary excellence and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

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:

• 1-2 years of Restaurant Cooking experience in a similar environment is preferred
• 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 is preferred
• Able and willing to work Full-Time schedule, 40 hours per week including weekends and holidays. TAP Hours of Operation: Sun & Thu: 11a-11p, Mon-Wed 4p-11p, Fri-Sat 11a-12am. Must be willing to come in earlier and when location is closed to accommodate business needs.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Prioritize your wellness, access programs crafted to nurture your mental and physical health.
• Enjoy unbeatable discounts on hotel stays, dining, retail, entertainment, and exclusive partner perks for travel, tech, and beyond!
• Savor delicious meals for free in our employee dining room.
• Park with ease—whether you're on or off shift, it's free!
• From healthcare to financial support and generous time-off options, we’ve got you covered.
• Elevate your career with development programs, connect through networking events, and make a difference with community volunteer opportunities.

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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.