Banquet Cook – Fast-Paced, High-Volume Prep

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment in Baton Rouge is seeking a Cook to join our fast-paced culinary team. You will provide fast, friendly service to guests and prepare breakfast items, entrees and desserts per guest orders.

Maintain knowledge of menu items, ensure proper sanitation, operate equipment safely, and work nights, weekends and holidays as required. Company benefits include day-one medical coverage, a 401(k) match, annual performance bonus and paid time off; initial salary placement varies with

Qualifications

• Three years’ prior experience as Cook in high-volume operation.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation, and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of weights, measures and recipe yield.
• Read, write, legibly understand and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Provides fast, friendly, professional and responsive customer service to guests and team members.
• Maintains current and accurate information regarding food items (i.e., preparation techniques, seasonings, ingredients).
• Prepares food items per guest order as required including breakfast items, entrees and desserts according to guest request.
• Employs proper cooking methods, cooks to specifications, and handles, stores and rotates food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards.
• Slice, dice, chop and prepare raw products.
• Carve meats, portion food on serving plates, add gravies and sauces, and garnish plates as required.
• Wipes counter areas, sinks and floors as required to maintain a clean and safe work station.
• Maintains cleanliness of designated areas as directed in accordance with established health and safety standards.

Skills

Cook experience

Customer service

English literacy

Stamina

Fast-paced environment

Job description

PENN Entertainment in Baton Rouge is seeking a Cook to join our fast-paced culinary team. You will provide fast, friendly service to guests and prepare breakfast items, entrees and desserts per guest orders.

Maintain knowledge of menu items, ensure proper sanitation, operate equipment safely, and work nights, weekends and holidays as required. Company benefits include day-one medical coverage, a 401(k) match, annual performance bonus and paid time off; initial salary placement varies with