Area Chef - Kitchen Admin

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: MOHEGAN INTERNAL CAREER SITE Position Summary This position assists the Chef with the day-to-day operations of the food department. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to: Prepares, seasons and garnishes food in assigned area, in accordance with prescribed recipes and plating guidesOrients and trains new employees in the units menu, recipes and proceduresMaintains a clean and sanitary work areaAssists with ordering, payroll, scheduling and provides input on performance appraisals Secondary Duties And Responsibilities Supports culinary management in maintaining the established fiscal guidelinesAssists in the supervision and training of the culinary staff Minimum Education And Qualifications Associates’ Degree or a two year Culinary DegreeFive years of culinary experience in a high volume, hospitality related food and beverage operationPrevious experience in teaching, training and assisting with the supervision of producing the finest foodIn lieu of a degree, seven years of high volume, restaurant experience with training may be considered Competencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position: Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAble to read recipes and follow written directionsAdvanced knife skillsAble to produce quality work on all stations in the kitchenKnowledge of safe and efficient operation of kitchen equipmentKnowledge of the Mohegan Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) as it relates to employment Training Requirements Understanding of health and sanitation guidelines Physical Demands And Work Environment Fast paced kitchen environmentMust be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of timeMust be able to work various shifts and flexible hours This 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 Knock, 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.