Cook - Salt & Ivy - Aria

**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.

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND 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 Master Cook, Pantry and Kitchen workers in execution of service

+ Maintain solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups

+ Work as a team, assist all guests and employees needs and inquiries

+ Communicate with management, chef and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issue or needs requested by guests and employees

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:**

+ Knowledgeable of weights, measures and various cooking techniques

+ 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

**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

MGM Resorts International is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, MGM Resorts International will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

MGM Resorts International believes in providing opportunity for every employee to grow, develop and succeed in a work environment where you can be your best. We encourage you to explore our job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact our Corporate Diversity and Disability Outreach department at 1-844-247-0370 or email diversityrecruiting@mgmresorts.com