Cook

PENN Entertainment, Inc.; East Chicago (IN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment is seeking a restaurant kitchen staff member to join a fast-paced operation. The role focuses on food preparation, order fulfillment, and maintaining sanitary standards across all cooking stations.

Learn the property's outlets, handle orders accurately, and assist with prep and closing duties. Local benefits and wellness programs are part of the overall compensation package.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• At least 1 year of experience in a related role.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Indiana ID.
• Basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to prepare a wide variety of foods in a high-volume operation.
• Understanding of sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn Ameristar’s room outlets and answer general questions about the property.
• Read food orders from computer printouts and prepare items per established recipes.
• Prepare all items according to standard recipes and menu for consistency.
• Wash, slice, peel, and cut ingredients for cooking or serving.
• Observe and test foods to ensure proper cooking using tasting or other methods.
• Ensure procedures, quality standards, and menu specs are followed.
• Coordinate with dining room staff and communicate orders.

Skills

Food prep

High-volume ops

Sanitation knowledge

Reading & math

Team communication

Attention to detail

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for learning and being familiar with all of Ameristar’s room outlets, and for being able to answer general questions regarding the property.
• 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 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.
• Prepares all food items accurately in a timely manner.
• Completes all assigned prep items as written on prep sheet.
• Maintains all assigned areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe, and effective manner.
• Observes and enforces Health Department regulations regarding food handling, storage, proper steam table temperature, and cleanliness of work environment.
• Attends company training programs as scheduled.
• Completes opening, closing, and other side duties as assigned by the supervisors.
• Communicates as needed with Lead Cook and Sous Chefs.
• Performs all job functions in conjunction with the guidelines described in the Standard Operating Procedures manual to ensure consistent execution of company and departmental standards.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• At least one (1) year of experience directly related to the accountabilities specified.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid ID within state of Indiana.
• Must have basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items, to standard, in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the application of sanitation procedures.