Line Cook - MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill

About Us

MJ23 is a collaboration between Cornerstone Restaurant Group (CRG) and the greatest athlete of his generation, Michael Jordan. Located in the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, MJ23 is a modern sports bar featuring elevated bar food, craft beer and cocktails, and plenty of TVs to enjoy the game. While our delicious burgers and wings attract customer attention, it is CRG's Heartfelt Hospitality that creates a truly memorable experience for our guests. 

Line Cook Responsibilities 

• Perform many basic tasks of food preparation and organization in the kitchen.
• Effectively communicate with other members of the kitchen staff.
• Report to duty punctually, wearing the correct uniform.
• Run the line during the service, ensuring that the highest standards are met and that communication between all sections and restaurant departments is efficient and polite.
• Produce menu items for service, maintaining high standards to achieve the correct quality, appearance and portion size.
• Monitor the quality and presentation of dishes so that only those, which meet our high standard, are served to our guests.
• Ensure that a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained by following cleaning routines and through ongoing diligence during the shift and in set-up and clean down procedures.
• Observe the company’s fire plan and health safety policy.
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives.

The preceding reflects management’s definition of essential functions for the Line Cook position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or for other reasons. 

Line Cook Benefits 

• Generous Paid Vacation (earn immediately, up to 40 hours in your first year) 
• Paid Sick Leave 
• Premium holiday pay  
• Dining Discount and Family Meal 
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurances (must average 30 hrs/week) 
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Critical Accident Insurances Offered 
• Naturalization Exam Reimbursement 
• Referral Program Bonus 
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits 

• At least 18 years of age 
• High school education or equivalent 
• 1-2 years of experience 
• Basic computer skills 
• Ability to deal with guests in a professional manner while maintaining a composed demeanor in high stress situations  
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis 
• Frequent long periods of standing and walking are expected during the workday 
• Ability to reach for objects and stoop or bend as needed to perform job duties 
• This position may involve visual and auditory tasks, including the ability to see and hear adequately to perform job functions