Buffet Cook

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs is seeking a Kitchen Cook to join our food preparation team. You will read orders, prepare items from established menus, and ensure quality and safety standards are met in a fast-paced casino kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include following recipes, coordinating with dining room staff, and communicating with senior chefs to maintain smooth service during peak hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; degree in culinary arts or recognized apprenticeship preferred.
• Must have basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reads food orders from computer printouts, and prepares food items according to established menu plans.
• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes to ensure consistency of products for guests.
• Washes, slices, peels, and cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Observes and tests foods to determine if they are cooked sufficiently, using tasting, smelling, or piercing methods.
• Ensures work procedures, quality standards, and menu specifications are followed.
• Coordinates with and communicates orders to dining room staff.
• Communicates with Lead Cook and Sous Chefs as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Reading recipes

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts degree or apprenticeship preferred

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• Reads food orders from computer printouts, and prepares food items, according to established menu plans.
• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of products to the guests.
• Washes, slices, peels, and/or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Observes and tests foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Ensures work procedures, quality standards, and menu specifications are executed according to established guidelines.
• Coordinates with and communicates orders to dining room staff.
• Communicates as needed with Lead Cook and Sous Chefs.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; degree in culinary arts or recognized apprenticeship preferred.
• Must have basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the application of sanitation procedures.

STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.

We’re changing entertainment.

Follow us.

Equal Opportunity Employer