Cook - Main Kitchen

PENN Entertainment, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage Day 1

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Referral bonus program

Meal served by Leadership Team

Employee discounts

Education reimbursement and Annual Sch

Career development opportunities

Job summary

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is hiring for a kitchen role at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa. The candidate will learn all room outlets, read orders, and prepare items to standard recipes in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least 1 year of related experience, basic reading and math for recipes, and being at least 18 years old. Training and growth opportunities are available with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of kitchen-related experience.
• Ability to read recipes and use measurements.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Learn and become familiar with Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa outlets and answer general questions about the property.
• Read food orders, prep items according to established menu plans.
• Prepare all items per standard recipes to ensure consistency.
• Wash, slice, peel, and cut foods for cooking or serving.
• Monitor cooking through testing (taste, smell, piercing).
• Ensure procedures meet health standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate orders with dining room staff and communicate clearly.
• Complete prep items as written on prep sheets and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Attend training programs and perform side duties as assigned.
• Operate within SOPs to ensure quality and standard compliance.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation procedures

High-volume operation

Reading & math on recipes

Age 18+

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.

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 all43 PENNproperties, plus discounts on goods and services
• Education reimbursement program and Annual Scholarship Program
• Career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for learning and being familiar with all of Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa'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.
• Coordinates with and communicates orders to dining room staff.
• 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 department standards.

Requirements

• At least one (1) year experience directly related to the accountabilities
• Must have basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.