Cook - Club 38

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Colorado; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits Insurance package effective Day 1

$700 Referral Bonus Program

Education reimbursement program

Job summary

ViziRecruiter,LLC. is looking for a Food Preparation Associate at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa, Colorado. Candidates must be at least 18 years old. The role includes preparing food items for service while ensuring a positive professional image and adherence to health codes.

Key responsibilities include cooking, organization, and teamwork. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year experience in food preparation and be able to work collaboratively. The position offers various benefits, including health insurance and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• One year of minimum experience in food preparation and food knowledge.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
• Must be able to perform all cooking duties.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepare food items, following menu specifications.
• Actively participates with staff to cook and prepare food.
• Adheres to control procedures for food costs and quality.

Skills

Excellent guest service skills

Strong organization skills

Knife handling and sharpening

Working knowledge of food storage

Ability to work collaboratively

Tools

Kitchen equipment (slicer, steamer, etc.)

Job description

Introduction

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—mayvaryby 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.

Position is open until filled

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa offers Team Members:

Now hiring candidates 18 or older for all positions, including gaming licensed positions (Must be 21 or older for Beverage Server, Barback, Bartender)

• Health Benefits Insurance package effective Day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short‑Term Disability for FT team members
• $700 Referral Bonus Program ($350 at 90 days $350 at 6 months) – for Team Members who refer new applicants
• Discounted Casino bus tickets
• Discounted RTD EcoPass
• Hot meal served by the Leadership Team once a month
• 20%discount for Starbucks, Ara Spa, and all food outlets
• 100%Colorado Gaming License reimbursement after90days of employment
• Hotel discounts available at all43PENNproperties, plus discounts on goods and services
• Education reimbursement program and Annual Scholarship Program
• Career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Safely prepare food items, following menu specifications and standard recipes, for service to guests in all outlets. Must strive for picture‑perfect plate presentation.
• Always conduct oneself in a manner that reflects a positive professional image.
• Requires reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English to read recipes and communicate with other team members.
• Ability to perform duties within hot to normal to cold temperature ranges.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and flattop.
• Ability to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a food warmer weighing a maximum of 300 lbs. at a continuous schedule.
• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, and walking significant distances.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Actively participates with staff to cook, prepare, dish‑up and assemble all outlets food.
• Adheres to control procedure for food costs and quality.
• Perform all assigned side work to include replenishing/restocking workstation with supplies.
• Check station before, during and after shift for proper set‑up and cleanliness.
• Fully observe all safety procedures as well as "clean as you go" techniques.
• To encourage and abide by all health codes and handwashing guidelines.
• Ability to read and gather all necessary items for recipe execution.
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
• Make salads, soup bases, fire up all equipment, gather product from other outlets, peel shrimp, prepare lobster tails, crack oysters, prepare stocks, blanch noodles or pasta, deep fry products, prepare plates for desserts, preparations of cold sauces, responsible for forwarding shellfish identification cards to supervisor, produce rice, stuffings, vegetables.
• Total knowledge of one station with some familiarization of two others in the outlet.

Requirements

• Excellent guest service skills.
• Working knowledge of food storage, knife handling and sharpening, weights & measures, stocks, soups and sauces, plate presentations, recipes and yields, Health department regulations, sanitation, and safety regulations.
• Uses appropriate language when engaging guests and co‑workers in conversation, communicating clearly and courteously, provides continued service to all guests.
• Determines the nature of guest concerns and takes appropriate action to resolve general concerns, obtaining assistance from the proper personnel, as necessary.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with Team Members at all levels of the organization.
• One year of minimum experience in food preparation and food knowledge.
• Must be able to perform all cooking duties.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace with a sense of urgency.
• Must be able to complete any classes or certifications required by the State of CO or Ameristar Casinos, Inc.