CERTIFIED COOK

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; West Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

PENN Entertainment in West Virginia is seeking a culinary worker to join their fast-paced kitchen. Responsibilities include preparing a variety of dishes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and adhering to Food and Beverage policies. Candidates must qualify for licensing with the West Virginia Racing Commission and complete a Food Handler class.

The role emphasizes a fun and supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret cooking and safety instructions.
• Must qualify for licensing with the West Virginia Racing Commission.
• Must pass certification from the West Virginia Food Handler class.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food items according to recipes.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Adhere to Food and Beverage Policies as well as safety protocols.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to write routine reports

Must qualify for licensing

Food preparation skills

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all HCCTR as well as all Food and Beverage Policies
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine that it is cooked.
• Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings to fill orders.
• Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
• Butchers chickens, fish, and shellfish.
• Cuts, trims, and bones meat prior to cooking.
• Bakes bread, rolls, cakes, and pastries.
• Ensures kitchen is clean and organized upon closing.
• Any task assigned to you by your lead cook, sous chef, room chef and or Restaurant Manager.

Requirements

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must qualify for licensing with the West Virginia Racing Commission.
• Must attend our West Virginia Food Handler class and pass certification.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.