Overview:
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
As a Cook, you will be responsible for skillfully applying culinary techniques. You will also set the stage for guest experience with
your welcoming smile and service. By understanding their unique stories and needs, you will own their experience to create WOW
memories they will carry with them far and beyond their stay with us.
Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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
- Perform other job‐related duties as requested
SUPERVISION:
None
Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year of experience as a Cook in a fast paced, high‐volume restaurant
- Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays
PREFERRED:
- Two (2) years of experience in a similar resort setting
- Formal Culinary training
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Health Card
- Food Handler’s Card
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledgeable of weights, measures and various cooking techniques
Standardized Job Description
- 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
- Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations
- Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts
WORKING CONDITIONS
This role includes frequent standing and bending
Constant walking, reaching, balancing and grasping items in a food preparation area
It also includes lifting carrying and pushing up to 50 lbs.
This is not intended to include every duty or responsibility of the job nor is it intended to be an all‐inclusive list of the skills and
abilities required to do this job. Additional Details:
This position may require strenuous physical activities and exposure to pipe, cigar and/or cigarette smoking. An ability to work a
flexible schedule, including extended hours, weekends and holidays may also be required.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform
the essential functions of a position, please click the following link: http://www.mgmresortscareers.com/careers/contact‐us,aspx
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