Cook 2 - Take 2 - PT

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Indiana is looking for experienced Cooks to join their dynamic team. The role involves preparing a variety of food items while providing exceptional customer service to guests. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with at least five years of relevant experience in a high-volume food service setting. Applicants must possess strong culinary skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, adhering to health and safety standards. Competitive benefits and rewards await the successful candidates.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as a Cook in a high-volume food service operation.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and equipment operations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast and friendly customer service to guests.
• Prepare food items according to guest orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of workstation.

Skills

Customer service skills

Food preparation knowledge

Culinary tool maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Culinary knives

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.

Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Providing fast, friendly, professional and responsive customer service to team members and buffet guests. Greeting, making welcome, each guest approaching their station.
• Maintaining current and accurate information regarding food items (i.e., preparation techniques, seasonings, ingredients).
• Preparing food items per guest order as required including, but not limited to, breakfast items, entrees and desserts according to guest request.
• Employing proper cooking methods, cooks to specifications, and handling, storing and rotating food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards.
• Slicing, dicing, chopping and preparing raw products.
• Carving meats, portioning food on serving plates, adding gravies and sauces, and garnishing plates as required.
• Wiping counter areas, sinks and floors as required to maintain a clean and safe workstation.
• Maintaining cleanliness of designated areas as directed in accordance with established health and safety standards.
• Maintaining par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation obtaining replacement stock from warehouse inventory in accordance with procedures.
• Operating and maintaining all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures.
• Providing personalized service and using guests’ names when possible.
• Knowing and promoting current casino events and programs and can give guests directions to all casino areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years' prior experience as Cook in high-volume food service operation.
• Kitchen sanitation, operation, and maintenance of kitchen equipment knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of weights, measures and recipe yield.
• Possessing and maintaining culinary tools (knives) to perform the necessary job functions.
• Excellent customer service/communication skills.
• Working required schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Meeting professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy.
• Responding to visual and oral cues.
• Working in constricting areas and tolerate areas with high temperatures.
• Tolerating industry standard chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing.
• Working at a fast pace in an often crowded/noisy environment.
• Maintaining a neat, professional, well-groomed appearance and upholding company appearance/dress standards
• Must stand for long periods.
• Must be able to follow directions.
• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 25 lbs., and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.