Cook II - Buffet - Full Time

PENN Entertainment; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment in Biloxi, MS is seeking a dedicated cook to join our high-volume restaurant team. You will prepare meals to established standards, maintain a clean work area, train new cooks, and support service during busy shifts.

The role requires at least two years of full-service restaurant experience, ability to read and follow recipes, perform basic math, and the ability to stand for a full shift. ServSafe Alcohol certification is required.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short memos.
• Able to write simple correspondence and communicate with customers and cast members.
• Ability to perform basic math (rates, ratios, percentages) and interpret data.
• Knowledge of kitchen tools and equipment; able to read/execute recipes.
• Must be able to stand a full shift and lift up to 50 pounds.
• ServSafe Alcohol training certification.

Responsibilities

• Consistently prepares breakfast, lunch, or dinner to standards established by the Executive Chef.
• Ensures that work area is kept clean and orderly.
• Assist in the training of new Cooks.
• Exhibits a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner when dealing with customers or fellow cast members.
• Any and all duties as assigned by your Manager or a member of management.
• Completes daily checklist and production charts as directed by your supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Reading & Writing

Math skills

Stamina

Teamwork

Education

ServSafe Alcohol training certification

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.

• Consistently prepares breakfast, lunch, or dinner to standards established by the Executive Chef.
• Ensures that work area is kept clean and orderly.
• Assist in the training of new Cooks.
• Must be able to stand a full shift
• Exhibits a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner when dealing with customer of fellow cast members.
• Any and all duties as assigned by your Manager or a member of management.
• Completes daily checklist and production charts as directed by you supervisor.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Minimum of two years experience in a full service restaurant preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other cast members of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge and ability to use all kitchen tools and equipment. Must be able to identify all products used in kitchen operation. Recognizes spoiled or questionable products. Ability to read, comprehend and execute recipes.
• The cast member must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. While performing the duties of this Job, the cast member is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The cast member is frequently required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the cast member is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must successfully complete ServSafe Alcohol training certification course.

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.

We're changing entertainment. Follow us.

Equal Opportunity Employer