Cook -Deli

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment is seeking a capable Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will read orders, prepare items per standard recipes, and ensure quality and speed in a high-volume setting.

We value strong communication, confidentiality, and collaboration with the kitchen staff. This role requires basic reading and math skills and a commitment to food safety and sanitation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; degree in culinary arts or recognized apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience as a line cook.
• Must be fluent and literate in English.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain professionalism.
• Basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Learn and be familiar with the facility’s room outlets and answer general questions.
• Read food orders from computer printouts and prepare items according to menu plans.
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes to ensure consistency.
• Wash, slice, peel, and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Observe and test foods for doneness by tasting, smelling, or piercing with utensils.
• Enforce health department regulations and maintain a sanitary work environment.
• Complete opening, closing, and other side duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Communicate with Lead Cook and Sous Chefs as needed.

Skills

Line cook experience

English fluency

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Reading recipes

Math for measurements

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

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—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.
• 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 departmental 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.