Cook

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Iowa; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an exciting entertainment venue where your culinary skills can shine! This role offers the chance to prepare a variety of delicious food items while ensuring high standards of quality and sanitation. With a focus on career growth, you'll receive support and training to enhance your skills. Enjoy a vibrant work environment filled with enthusiastic colleagues and a commitment to fun. This position not only provides competitive compensation but also an array of perks including health benefits, education reimbursement, and discounts across various services. If you are passionate about food and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

$1,500 Retention Bonus

Health Benefits Insurance

Education Reimbursement Program

Discounted Casino Bus Tickets

Discounted RTD EcoPass

Monthly Hot Meal

20% Discount for Starbucks and Food Outlets

Hotel Discounts at PENN Properties

Career Development Opportunities

Non-Accrued Additional Time Off

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in food preparation in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain sanitation procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to established recipes and standards.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
• Coordinate with dining room staff for food orders.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Procedures

Basic Math Skills

Reading Skills

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 co-workers 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.

Position is open until filled.

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa offers Team Members:

• $1,500 Retention bonus offered for all newly hired Cooks – Receive $250 after 90 days of employment! Additional $250 paid after 6 months, $1000 paid after one year (based on completion of pay period anniversary date)
• Non-Accrued Additional Time Off – After 90 days of employment, Team Members will be granted 80 hours for FT or 40 hours for PT for immediate use
• Health Benefits Insurance package effective Day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability for FT team members
• $700 Referral Bonus Program ($350 at 90 days $350 at 6 months) – for Team Members who refer new applicants
• Discounted Casino bus tickets
• Discounted RTD EcoPass
• Hot meal served by the Leadership Team once a month
• 20% discount for Starbucks, Ara Spa, and all food outlets
• 100% Colorado Gaming License reimbursement after 90 days of employment
• Hotel discounts available at all 43 PENN properties, plus discounts on goods and services
• Education reimbursement program and Annual Scholarship Program
• Career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for learning and being familiar with all of Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa’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 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.
• Prepares all food items accurately in a timely manner.
• Completes all assigned prep items as written on prep sheet.
• Uses and 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 department standards.

Requirements

• At least one (1) year experience directly related to the accountabilities.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid ID within assigned state of employment.
• 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.

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