Cook - Steakhouse

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

ViziRecruiter, LLC. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is seeking an experienced Cook to join the team. The role requires excellent customer service skills and a solid understanding of food preparation techniques. You will work in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality food and service to guests.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience, knowledge of kitchen sanitation, and the ability to work flexible hours. This role offers a competitive total rewards package, including benefits starting on day one.

Qualifications

• Three years of prior experience as a Cook in a high-volume food service operation.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and operation of kitchen equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provides fast, friendly, and professional customer service.
• Prepares food items according to guest orders.
• Maintains cleanliness of designated areas.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation techniques

Communication skills

Kitchen sanitation

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Culinary tools (knives)

Job description

Introduction

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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.

Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Provides fast, friendly, professional and responsive customer service to culinary team members and steakhouse guests. Greets, and makes welcome, each guest approaching their station
• Maintains current and accurate information regarding food items (i.e., preparation techniques, seasonings, ingredients)
• Prepares food items per guest order as required including, but not limited to, breakfast items, entrees and desserts according to guest request
• Employs proper cooking methods, cooks to specifications, and handles, stores and rotates food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards
• Slice, dice, chop and prepare raw products
• Carve meats, portion food on serving plates, add gravies and sauces, and garnish plates as required
• Wipes counter areas, sinks and floors as required to maintain a clean and safe work station
• Maintains cleanliness of designated areas as directed in accordance with established health and safety standards
• Maintains par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation obtaining replacement stock from warehouse inventory in accordance with procedure
• Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures
• Provides personalized service and uses guests’ names when possible
• Knows and promotes current casino events and programs and can give guests directions to all casino areas

Requirements

• Three years prior experience as Cook in high volume food service operation
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation, and maintenance of kitchen equipment
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques - Knowledge of weights, measures and recipe yield
• Possess and maintain culinary tools (knives) to perform the necessary job functions
• Read, write legibly, understand and speak English
• Excellent customer service/communication skills
• Available to work required schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed