Area Chef - Sportsbook

Mohegan • Uncasville, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the Chef with the day-to-day operations of the food department. The Area Chef is responsible for preparing, seasoning, and garnishing food in their assigned area according to recipes and plating guides. They also play a role in orienting and training new employees, maintaining a clean work area, and assisting with ordering, payroll, and scheduling. Additionally, this role supports culinary management in fiscal guidelines and assists in the supervision and training of the culinary staff.

Requirements

• Associates’ Degree or a two year Culinary Degree
• Five years of culinary experience in a high volume, hospitality related food and beverage operation
• Previous experience in teaching, training and assisting with the supervision of producing the finest food
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to read recipes and follow written directions
• Advanced knife skills
• Able to produce quality work on all stations in the kitchen
• Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of the Mohegan Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) as it relates to employment
• Understanding of health and sanitation guidelines

Nice To Haves

• In lieu of a degree, seven years of high volume, restaurant experience with training may be considered

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons and garnishes food in assigned area, in accordance with prescribed recipes and plating guides
• Orients and trains new employees in the units menu, recipes and procedures
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area
• Assists with ordering, payroll, scheduling and provides input on performance appraisals
• Supports culinary management in maintaining the established fiscal guidelines
• Assists in the supervision and training of the culinary staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree