Cook-Asia

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Lake Charles, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment is seeking a qualified line cook for its Lake Charles, LA location. You will learn the facility’s outlets, read orders, and prepare items per standard recipes to ensure consistent quality for guests.

The role requires at least 1 year of line cook experience, strong English communication, and a commitment to sanitation and confidentiality in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a line cook.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn and become familiar with the facility’s room outlets and answer general questions.
• Read food orders and prepare items according to established plans.
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes for consistency.
• Wash, slice, peel, and cut foods for cooking or serving.
• Monitor cooking to ensure items are cooked properly using taste/odor checks.
• Ensure procedures meet quality standards and menu specs.
• Coordinate with dining room staff and communicate orders.
• Complete all prep items as written on prep sheet.
• Maintains sanitary, safe, and efficient use of all areas/equipment.
• Observe Health Department regulations for food handling and cleanliness.
• Attend trainings and complete opening/closing duties as assigned.
• Communicate with Lead Cook and Sous Chefs as needed.
• Follow SOPs to ensure consistent standards and confidentiality.

Skills

Line cook experience

English fluency

Team collaboration

Food safety knowledge

Sanitation procedures

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Kitchen equipment

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

• Responsible for learning and being familiar with the facility’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.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all company matters.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; degree in culinary arts or recognized apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a line cook required.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Must have basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• 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.