COOK

Cactus Petes Resort Casino

Jackpot (NV)

On-site

USD 18,000 - 26,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage
401(k) matching
Annual performance bonus
Wellness programs
Paid time off

Job summary

Cactus Petes Resort Casino in Jackpot, NV is hiring a Cook to support our fast-paced kitchen. You'll prepare a range of items from soups and sauces to entrees and desserts, while upholding safety and quality standards.

We require a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years of cook experience in a high-volume setting, and basic knowledge of food prep, weights, and recipe yields. The role offers competitive pay ($16.20/hour) and a comprehensive Total Rewards package from day one.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • 1 to 2 years prior experience as a cook in a high volume food service operation preferred.
  • Culinary Certificate can substitute for years of experience on a year for year basis.
  • Previous guest service experience preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques.
  • Basic knowledge of weights, measures and recipe yield.
  • Reading and math skills necessary to calculate recipe ingredients.
  • Must possess the knowledge to use kitchen utensils, tools, and appliances to appropriate specifications.
  • Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

  • Provides fast, friendly, professional, and responsive customer service to culinary team members and the restaurant service delivery team.
  • Prepares food items as required for production including soups, sauces, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, breakfast items and desserts according to established recipe standards.
  • Stores and rotates food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards.
  • Slices, dices, chops and prepares raw products.
  • Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies, sauces and garnishes as required.
  • Maintains cleanliness of designated areas as directed in accordance with established Health and Safety standards.
  • Maintains par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation, obtaining replacement stock from warehouse inventory in accordance with procedures.
  • Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures.
  • Adheres to established ticket time production standards.

Skills

Cook experience 1-2 yrs
Guest service experience
Basic food prep knowledge
Math & reading skills
Use kitchen utensils/equipment
18+ years old

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Culinary Certificate

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

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.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.
  • Provides fast, friendly, profession al and responsive customer service to culinary team members and the restaurant service delivery team .
  • Prepar es food items as required for production including, to include soups, sauces, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, breakfast items and desserts according to established recipe standards.
  • S tores and rotates food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards.
  • Slices, dices, cho ps and prepares raw products.
  • Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies, sauces and garnishes as required .
  • Maintains cleanliness of designated areas as directed in accordance with established Health and S afety standards.
  • Maintains par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation, obtaining replacement stock from warehouse inventory in accordance with procedures.
  • Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures.
  • Adheres to established ticket time production standards.
BRING US YOUR BEST.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred .
  • 1 to 2 years prior experience as a cook in a high volume food service operation preferred . Culinary Certificate can substitute for years of experience on a year for year basis.
  • Pre vious guest service experience preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques.
  • Basic knowledge of weights, measures and recipe yield.
  • Reading and math skills necessary to calculate recipe ingredients.
  • M ust possess the knowledge to use kitchen utensils, tools, and appliances to appropriate specifications .
  • Must be 18 years of age.
STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity - for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.

We're changing entertainment. Follow us.

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