Cook 2 Dirty Franks - FT

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

A Pennsylvania-based entertainment company is seeking a culinary professional to ensure high culinary standards within the kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of food preparation methods and excellent interpersonal skills, with a preference for candidates holding a Culinary Arts degree or equivalent experience. This role offers opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable food preparation methods for recipes.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and communication abilities.
• College or Culinary Arts degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned kitchen functions such as broiling, sautéing, cleaning.
• Ensure culinary standards and operational guidelines are met.
• Prepare food related items according to established recipes and procedures.
• Provide stellar customer service to all customers and vendors.

Skills

Food preparation methods

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication in English

Education

Culinary Arts degree

1-2 years of related experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform assigned function within the kitchen such as broiler, sauté, pantry, prep and production when needed.
• Accepts direction during day-to-day operations to ensure culinary standards and operational guidelines within a specific outlet for a specific shift 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.
• Adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and stem kettles.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and stems meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine that food is cooked.
• Carves meats, portions food and serving plates, adds sauces, and garnishes serving to fill orders.
• Washes, peels, cuts and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
• Supports safety and accident prevention programs (nonslip footwear, knife handling, and proper lifting).
• Partners with culinary leadership to work as a team to ensure coordinated workflow during shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Acts as a role model to other employees and always presents oneself as a credit to the Company and encourages others to do the same.
• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.
• Must be familiar with and have exposure to prep list.
• Take inventories.
• Must complete county health department class and attain certification.
• Exhibit knife skills, classic cuts and sharpening.
• Provide stellar customer service to internal and external customers and vendors including participation in and promotion of customer service programs to continuously improve customer service.
• Assist in operation of other food and beverage venues as needed.
• Attend all departmental and company training programs or meetings as directed.
• Compile information, complete and submit reports as needed.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all gaming laws and regulations.
• Perform all job duties in a safe and responsible manner including keeping areas clean and free of safety hazards, debris, and litter.
• Meet department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirements.
• Any job duty needed to promote productivity in the efficient administration of business or any reasonable request made by your supervisor or management personnel.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable food preparation methods and measures for menu planning, soups, sauces, meat and seafood items for batch or individual recipes.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication, must be fluent and literate in English.
• College degree or Culinary Arts degree preferred or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.