Cook 2- Cafe

PENN Entertainment; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is leading the charge in the entertainment industry, where fun meets professionalism. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, preparing delicious food while collaborating with a diverse team. With a commitment to employee growth and well-being, you will have access to wellness programs and a supportive work culture. If you are passionate about culinary arts and enjoy a dynamic workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Day-One Medical Coverage

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Annual Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of food preparation methods for assigned function.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to meet departmental standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Assist in operation of other food and beverage venues.

Skills

Food Preparation

Knife Skills

Kitchen Equipment Knowledge

Recipe Following

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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—mayvaryby position.Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

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WE LOVE OUR WORK.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow recipes to prepare and/or cook food to meet departmental standards or as directed.
• Measure and convert recipes without affecting quality.
• Perform assigned function within the kitchen such as broiler, sauté, Asian, prep and production when needed.
• Accepts direction during day to day operations to ensure culinary standards and operational guidelines including kitchen areas, food preparation activities and facilities are met.
• Efficient preparation of all food related items based on established recipes and plating procedures for both batch and individual plated with attention to maintaining appropriate volume, quality, cleanliness and attractiveness.
• Knowledge/understanding of kitchen equipment to include safe operations and regulation of temperatures for proficient cooking times and temperatures.
• Understands fundamentals of soups, sauces, starches, thickeners and emulsifiers.

• Must adhere to regulatory, department and company policies.

• Partners with culinary leadership to work as a team to ensure coordinated work flow during shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction.

• Must be familiar with and have exposure to prep list.
• Take inventories.
• Exhibit intermediate knife skills, classic cuts and sharpening.

• Assist in operation of other food and beverage venues as needed.
• Attend all departmental and company training programs or meetings as directed.
• Properly maintains, cleans and sanitizes equipment and work areas to meet departmental standards or as directed.
• Perform all job duties in a safe and responsible manner.

• Meet department uniform, appearance and grooming requirements. This includes purchasing and wearing slip resistant safety shoes when performing all job duties.

• Perform other job related and compatible duties as assigned.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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. Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of applicable food preparation methods and measures for assigned function

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 ESPN BET and 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 and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.

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Equal Opportunity Employer