COOK-HH

Argosy Casino Alton; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Argosy Casino Alton in Illinois is seeking a line cook to prepare all orders according to specifications, stock and prep ingredients, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen. The role requires energy to work in a fast-paced dining environment and collaboration with Culinary Management.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, at least five years of high-volume kitchen experience, and excellent English communication. Starting wage is $16 per hour with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all orders according to specification.
• Preps line for each meal and stocks backup items.
• Keeps service area clean and sanitized; follows kitchen safety.

Skills

English language proficiency

Customer service

High-volume kitchen experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Culinary knives

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

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.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• Prepares all orders according to specification.
• Preps food items (e.g., soups, sauces, meats, vegetables, baking as needed, etc.) for daily use.
• Preps line for each meal. Stocks backup (e.g., steaks and seafood) in cooler.
• Keeps service area clean. Sanitizes, cleans hood vents, washes walls, sweeps and mops, etc.
• Rotates and labels food in cooler.
• Prepares closing: restocks, wraps open foods, puts foods in cooler, etc.
• Confers with Culinary Management as to up to date reservation and house counts as appropriate.
• Checks with Culinary Management for preparation and presentation of daily specials, substitutions, and product use and availability.
• Completes opening and closing side work completely.
• Notifies Kitchen Management when supplies are running low. Requests inventory items from supervisors using Stratton-Warren system.
• Secures all equipment needed for line production.
• Inventories amounts of prepared food from previous day.
• Transfers foodstuffs from walk‑in to reach‑in.
• Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal job description where, in the Company’s judgment, it is necessary in the interest of efficiency, productivity, or improved guest service.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of prior experience as Cook in high-volume food service operation.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation, and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of weights, measures, and recipe yield.
• Possess and maintain culinary tools (knives) to perform the necessary job functions.
• Read, write legibly, understand, and speak English.
• Excellent customer service/communication skills. Available to work required schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy.
• Must be able to respond to visual and oral cues.
• Able to work in constricting areas.
• Must be able to tolerate areas with high temperatures.
• Must be able to tolerate industry standard chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing.
• Able to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment.
• 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.

STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.

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STARTING SALARY

$16 per hour