COOK

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

PENN Entertainment is seeking a skilled Cook to join our team, handling hot and cold food preparation, ensuring quality, sanitation and safety standards. The role emphasizes multitasking, energy, and commitment to stellar service to support our growing brand and exciting future.

Initial salary placement based on knowledge and experience, with Total Rewards including benefits starting on day one and opportunities for career growth within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• High school completion or equivalent.
• Food Handler Certification required/willing to obtain.
• At least 2 to 3 years of high‑volume experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items to standard in a high‑volume, fast‑paced operation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Physical mobility with ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Possesses intermediate knife skills, including dicing, chopping, slicing with various knife tools.
• Maintains current and accurate information regarding food items (i.e., preparation techniques, seasonings, ingredients).
• Employs proper cooking methods, cooks to specifications, and handles, stores and rotates food properly per health standards.
• Wipes counter areas, sinks and floors to maintain a clean and safe workstation.
• Maintains par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation; obtains replacement stock from warehouse inventory as needed.
• Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils per guidelines and safety procedures.
• Provides personalized service and uses guests’ names when possible.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

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.

Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.

The cook is responsible for all aspects of hot and cold food preparation including production, maintaining quality standards, sanitation, food safety and all other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor. To find success in this position, the candidate should be a skilled multitasker who adheres to food safety codes. While some experience in high‑volume dining is preferred, the most important characteristics we are looking for are passion, energy, and determination which lead to stellar service and help us continue to expand our brand and ensure an exciting future.

Responsibilities

• Possesses intermediate knife skills, including dicing, chopping, slicing with various knife tools.
• Maintains current and accurate information regarding food items (i.e., preparation techniques, seasonings, ingredients).
• Employs proper cooking methods, cooks to specifications, and handles, stores and rotates food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards.
• Wipes counter areas, sinks and floors as required to maintain a clean and safe workstation.
• Maintains par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation obtaining replacement stock from warehouse inventory in accordance with department processes and procedures.
• Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures.
• Provides personalized service and uses guests’ names when possible.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school completion or equivalent required.
• Food Handler Certification required/willing to obtain.
• At least 2 to 3 years of high‑volume experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items, to standard, in a high‑volume, fast‑paced operation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Departmental, property and company policies and standards.
• Available to work required schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• This position requires working in a fast‑paced environment that is subject to varying levels of noise and crowds.
• Physical mobility with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 50 pounds.