COOK (SEASONAL)

Cactus Petes Resort Casino; Jackpot (NV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; 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 Jackpot, NV is seeking a cook to prepare items across the menu, maintain station cleanliness, and ensure safety standards in a fast-paced setting.

You’ll join a team delivering pro-level service to culinary staff and kitchen operations, with the chance to advance into broader restaurant and entertainment roles. The role requires 18+ years and offers day-one medical coverage and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years previous cook experience in a high-volume operation preferred.
• Culinary certificate can substitute years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Previous guest service experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Basic knowledge of weights, measures and recipe yield.
• Reading and math skills to calculate recipe ingredients.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, friendly, professional and responsive customer service to culinary team members and the restaurant service delivery team.
• Prepare food items as required for production including soups, sauces, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, breakfast items and desserts according to established recipe standards.
• Store and rotate food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards.
• Slice, dice, chops and prepares raw products.
• Carve meats, portion food on serving plates, add gravies, sauces and garnishes as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of designated areas as directed in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Maintain par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation, obtaining replacement stock from warehouse inventory in accordance with procedures.
• Operate and maintain all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with guidelines and safety procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

• Provides fast, friendly, profession al and responsive customer service to culinary team members and the restaurant service delivery team .
• Prepar es food items as required for production including, to include soups, sauces, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, breakfast items and desserts according to established recipe standards.
• S tores and rotates food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards.
• Slices, dices, cho ps and prepares raw products.
• Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies, sauces and garnishes as required .
• Maintains cleanliness of designated areas as directed in accordance with established Health and S afety standards.
• Maintains par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation, obtaining replacement stock from warehouse inventory in accordance with procedures.
• Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures.
• Adheres to established ticket time production standards.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred .
• 1 to 2 years prior experience as a cook in a high volume food service operation preferred . Culinary Certificate can substitute for years of experience on a year for year basis.
• Pre vious guest service experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Basic knowledge of weights, measures and recipe yield.
• Reading and math skills necessary to calculate recipe ingredients.
• M ust possess the knowledge to use kitchen utensils, tools, and appliances to appropriate specifications .
• Must be 18 years of age.

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.

Follow us.

We’re changing entertainment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STARTING SALARY

Starting at $16.20 Based on experience