Buffet Cook: Fast-Paced Casino Kitchen

PENN Entertainment; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

PENN Entertainment in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking kitchen staff to read orders, prepare meals, and ensure food quality to guests. The role requires basic reading and math skills, sanitation knowledge, and teamwork with the dining room and leadership staff.

Initial placement within the salary range is influenced by experience, with a competitive total rewards package including day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and potential annual performance bonuses.

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 the application 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 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.

Skills

Reading orders

Food preparation

Team communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

PENN Entertainment in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking kitchen staff to read orders, prepare meals, and ensure food quality to guests. The role requires basic reading and math skills, sanitation knowledge, and teamwork with the dining room and leadership staff.

Initial placement within the salary range is influenced by experience, with a competitive total rewards package including day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and potential annual performance bonuses.