Demi Chef — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Day-One Benefits

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

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