Demi Chef

Argosy Casino Alton; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off accrual

Job summary

Penn Entertainment is hiring for a culinary role at its Alton outlet. The position focuses on maintaining culinary standards, managing kitchen flow, and ensuring clean, well-stocked stations across a shift.

You will translate menus into consistent, quality plates while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. The role requires a High School diploma or GED with a chef apprenticeship or 2+ years of culinary experience, strong English communication, and solid knowledge of menu planning and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with chef apprenticeship or 2+ years culinary experience.
• Knowledge of menu planning, soups, sauces, meats, poultry and seafood.
• Knowledge of Food & Labor costs.
• Proven problem solving and critical thinking; excellent customer service and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for culinary standards and operational guidelines within a specific outlet for a specific shift including kitchen areas, food preparation activities and facilities.
• Administers all aspects of food preparation ensuring kitchen is clean, well-stocked and problem-free.
• Recommends changes on standard menus and works to improve food costs, volume, quality and preparation efficiency.
• Performs functions of culinary tasks (broiler, sauté, Asian and prep when needed).
• Adheres to sanitation requirements (ServSafe) and company bargaining unit agreements.
• Coordinates workflow during shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintains professionalism and responsive guest service; supports safety and accident prevention.

Skills

High School diploma / GED + culinary

Culinary apprenticeship / 2+ years exp

Menu planning knowledge

Food & labor costs knowledge

Problem solving & critical thinking

Customer service excellence

English communication skills

Education

Chef apprenticeship program

Tools

ServSafe sanitation knowledge

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.

• Responsible for culinary standards and operational guidelines within a specific outlet for a specific shift including kitchen areas, food preparation activities and facilities
• Administers all aspects of food preparation ensuring kitchen is clean, well-stocked and problem-free
• Recommends changes on all standard menus and consistently strives through menu planning to improve food costs, volume, quality, attractiveness and efficient preparation of all food related items
• Ability to perform the functions of any culinary task assigned within kitchen such as broiler, sauté, Asian and prep when needed
• Accountable for meeting or exceeding all State and Company sanitation requirements (ServSafe)
• Understand and adhere to all bargaining unit agreements
• Supports safety and accident prevention programs (knife handling, proper lifting)
• Monitoring/implementation of garbage separation and disposal as per standards
• Holding others accountable; including coaching and correcting to ensure quality standards are met and product consistency is maintained.
• Responsible for coordinating work flow during shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction
• Visibility to customer, soliciting/requesting feedback on food quality and responds to guest concerns appropriately and professionally to resolve any issues
• Presents oneself as a credit to Company and encourages others to do the same
• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned

BRING US YOUR BEST.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and participation in a chefs apprentice program, or minimum of two years or more culinary
• Knowledge of menu planning, soups, sauces, meat, poultry and seafood items is required
• Knowledge of Food & Labor costs
• Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills required
• Must possess excellent customer service and employee relations skills
• Good oral and written communication skills, must be fluent and literate in English

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STARTING SALARY

$20