COOK I

PENN Entertainment, Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywood Casino Joliet is seeking an experienced cook to prepare and plate a variety of dishes while maintaining quality and speed. You will follow recipes exactly and uphold cleanliness and safety standards to support a high-energy dining experience.

Working under a Sous Chef, you will mentor junior staff and contribute to a fun, entertaining guest experience. A high school diploma and 4–5 years of cooking experience are preferred, with English proficiency required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required along with thorough knowledge of cooking techniques.
• 4-5 years of experience in food preparation is preferred.
• Must understand and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties to prepare and cook food, and displays/plates foods as venue requires such as sauces, soups, and other foods of medium and higher complexity.
• Assists in reaching profitability, guest satisfaction, work force strength, and compliance goals.
• Provides instruction and guidance as necessary to Cook IIs and III’s and maintains a clean food preparation area.
• This position is responsible for providing a high level of customer service and promoting a positive attitude to create a fun and entertaining experience for our guests and team members.
• Checks and ensures adequate supply of foods and seasonings are available for service.
• Checks that food is properly prepared for cooking and serving.
• Prepares a wide variety of foods items of medium and higher complexity according to directions.
• Correctly works most cooking stations throughout the entire property and has working knowledge of all kitchen equipment.
• Recommends adjusting cycles of menus based on food quantities and guest demand.
• Ensures cleanliness of food preparation areas from start to finish.
• Gives assistance to Cooks II and III and Utility workers as required, providing instruction and guidance as necessary.
• Organizes cooking and food storage areas.
• Maintains walk-in coolers in accordance with Will County Department of Health Standards.
• Follows safety rules and keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Creates specials for assigned outlets, utilizing both new and dated products.
• Ensures sanitation guidelines are followed as directed by the local health department.
• Ensures all products are correctly and accurately labeled, dated, and stored in accordance with local health department and Company guidelines.
• Opens assigned outlets in a timely fashion as instructed by a Chef.
• Communicates with guests, colleagues, and management in a polite, professional manner and always practices Red Carpet Service training.
• Follows recipes to exact standards; follows recipe formulas, standards, cooking time, directions, and quantities. - Attends scheduled meetings/classes/training as directed.
• Leads by example and mentors fellow team members at all times.
• Reports to Sous Chef at start of shift to receive instruction as to daily specials and menu changes.
• Reports any spoilage or shortage to Sous Chef immediately.
• Directs line staff in absence of Sous Chef.
• Prepares plate menu items, as ordered, per specifications on hot food production line with strict attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
• Must be able to perform well under pressure, meeting production schedules to ensure orders are fulfilled in a timely manner.
• Assists in other areas of kitchen as instructed by Sous Chef.
• Demonstrates abilities to meet performance expectations with Communications, initiative/Problem Solving, Guest Service/interpersonal Relations, Work Habits and Conduct, and Responsible Gaming/Business Ethics.
• Must be able to grill (steaks and seafood), also be able to tell meat temperatures by touch.
• Able to work a sauté station (pan sear fish, foie gras, poultry, making pan sauces).
• Must be able to perform all knife cuts.
• Sets up mise en place as per posted instructions.
• Assists in daily inventory of coolers and freezers.
• Communicates station needs, waste, and discrepancies with immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking Techniques

Food Preparation

English Proficiency

Team Leadership

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties to prepare and cook food, and displays/plates foods as venue requires such as sauces, soups, and other foods of medium and higher complexity.
• Assists in reaching profitability, guest satisfaction, work force strength, and compliance goals.
• Provides instruction and guidance as necessary to Cook IIs and III’s and maintains a clean food preparation area.
• This position is responsible for providing a high level of customer service and promoting a positive attitude to create a fun and entertaining experience for our guests and team members.
• Checks and ensures adequate supply of foods and seasonings are available for service.
• Checks that food is properly prepared for cooking and serving.
• Prepares a wide variety of foods items of medium and higher complexity according to directions.
• Correctly works most cooking stations throughout the entire property and has working knowledge of all kitchen equipment.
• Recommends adjusting cycles of menus based on food quantities and guest demand.
• Ensures cleanliness of food preparation areas from start to finish.
• Gives assistance to Cooks II and III and Utility workers as required, providing instruction and guidance as necessary.
• Organizes cooking and food storage areas.
• Maintains walk-in coolers in accordance with Will County Department of Health Standards.
• Follows safety rules and keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Creates specials for assigned outlets, utilizing both new and dated products.
• Ensures sanitation guidelines are followed as directed by the local health department.
• Ensures all products are correctly and accurately labeled, dated, and stored in accordance with local health department and Company guidelines.
• Opens assigned outlets in a timely fashion as instructed by a Chef.
• Communicates with guests, colleagues, and management in a polite, professional manner and always practices Red Carpet Service training.
• Follows recipes to exact standards; follows recipe formulas, standards, cooking time, directions, and quantities. - Attends scheduled meetings/classes/training as directed.
• Leads by example and mentors fellow team members at all times.
• Reports to Sous Chef at start of shift to receive instruction as to daily specials and menu changes.
• Reports any spoilage or shortage to Sous Chef immediately.
• Directs line staff in absence of Sous Chef.
• Prepares plate menu items, as ordered, per specifications on hot food production line with strict attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
• Must be able to perform well under pressure, meeting production schedules to ensure orders are fulfilled in a timely manner.
• Assists in other areas of kitchen as instructed by Sous Chef.
• Demonstrates abilities to meet performance expectations with Communications, initiative/Problem Solving, Guest Service/interpersonal Relations, Work Habits and Conduct, and Responsible Gaming/Business Ethics.
• Must be able to grill (steaks and seafood), also be able to tell meat temperatures by touch.
• Able to work a sauté station (pan sear fish, foie gras, poultry, making pan sauces).
• Must be able to perform all knife cuts.
• Sets up mise en place as per posted instructions.
• Assists in daily inventory of coolers and freezers.
• Communicates station needs, waste, and discrepancies with immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required along with thorough knowledge of cooking techniques.
• 4-5 years of experience in food preparation is preferred.
• Must understand and speak the English language.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee requires manual dexterity to operate all necessary equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance. Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs., occasionally. Some work involves contact with cleaning products and chemicals.