Cook - Part Time

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New Orleans, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

PENN Entertainment in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Line Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen, ensuring consistency and quality across menu items. You will read orders, prepare dishes, and coordinate with dining room staff to deliver a great guest experience.

The role requires basic culinary skills, teamwork, and adherence to health standards. Training is provided, and the position offers a competitive total rewards package and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a Line Cook.
• Basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Collaborative and effective communication with team in a fast-paced operation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; culinary arts degree or apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and be familiar with the facility’s room outlets and answer general questions about the property.
• Read food orders from computer printouts and prepare items according to menu plans.
• Prepare all items according to standard recipes to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Wash, slice, peel, and cut foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Observe and test foods to ensure proper cooking via taste, smell, or utensils.
• Maintain adherence to health regulations and kitchen guidelines.
• Coordinate and communicate orders with dining room staff.
• Prepare items accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete prep items as written on prep sheets.
• Use and maintain equipment in a sanitary, safe manner.
• Attend company training programs as scheduled.
• Complete opening, closing, and other side duties as assigned.
• Communicate with Lead Cook and Sous Chefs as needed.
• Follow SOPs to ensure consistent execution of standards.
• Maintain confidentiality in company matters.

Skills

Confidentiality

Team communication

Reading skills

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts degree or apprenticeship preferred

Job description

Introduction

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

• 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.
• 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 departmental standards.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all company matters.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Line Cook required.
• 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/volume, fast‑paced operation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; degree in Culinary Arts or recognized apprenticeship preferred.