Drylands - Cook II

Zia Park Casino; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

PENN Entertainment is seeking a Cook Level 2 to support the Sous Chef in producing raw and cooked foods across culinary stations. The role emphasizes safe cooking practices, SOP adherence, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Starting salary is $17.00 per hour with a competitive Total Rewards package including day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and performance bonuses. PTO accrues per local policy based on tenure.

Qualifications

• You must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or G.E.D preferred; Associate’s/Technical Degree in Culinary preferred.
• 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must comply with HACCP, NSF, OSHA and local health guidelines.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; team player.

Responsibilities

• Safe, efficient production of food products and par levels, stock, sauces and stocks.
• Assist with setup and operation of multiple stations.
• Follow SOPs and production lists to meet par levels and specs.
• Maintain sanitation and personal hygiene per guidelines.
• Communicate with supervising Chef about department activities.

Education

Associate’s/Technical Degree in Culinary

High school diploma or G.E.D

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.

Cook Level 2 is responsible for supporting the Sous Chef in the successful production of raw and/or cooked food products for culinary operations. Position will be engaged in the development of SOP’s advanced cooking styles and production for safe and efficient preparation of food utilizing various cooking techniques and equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safe efficient production of food products including quality and quantity control, par levels, food storage, and product rotation, cutting, slicing, sauté, frying, mixing, grilling, etc.
• Assist with set up and operation of multiple stations within area, coach Cook Level I for cross utilization of
• labor and upward mobility opportunities.
• Produce Stocks, Soups, Sauces as part of preparation of daily food service.
• Follow Standard Operational Procedures and production list to meet required par levels and specifications for assigned station or duties.
• Maintains standards of sanitation, kitchen and personal hygiene and cleanliness, as well as food service techniques and safety all with regard to the safe handling of food products for guest’s consumption.
• Display knowledge of all emergency procedures including familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets for chemical usage.
• Communicate on a consistent basis with supervising Chef keeping them abreast of all department activities and ensure that kitchen and equipment are in good working order and that the work area is clean and hazard-free.
• Notify supervising Chef immediately if kitchen and equipment are not in good, safe working order.
• Must work well under pressure and meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
• Adhere to all corporate and local policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.
• Must always demonstrate ethical and cooperative behavior with guests, co-workers and leadership.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by department and/or company management.
• Follow all cleaning, sanitation and PPE position specific guidelines.

Supervisory Responsibilites

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• You must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or G.E.D preferred.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree in Culinary preferred.
• 2 Years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Moderate food knowledge consisting of Cook Level 1 plus sauce, soup, stock production, seasonings, cooking styles, and techniques, plating presentation and components, grades of meats, produce, dairy products, etc. based upon the USDA standards.
• The position requires math skills as well as the ability to measure, and estimate, and the ability to multitask, possess proper knife skills, basic food knowledge inclusive of specifications as defined by hiring management.
• Position requires scheduling flexibility, may be required to work weekends, holidays, overnight, or overtime, based upon scheduling and business needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate and ensure that daily work performed is conducted within HACCP, NSF, OSHA, local department of health guidelines.
• Ability to read, write and speak English required.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to promote cooperative approach between departments.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met ny an employee to successfully perform the essential fundctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent brisk walking, climbing stairs, bending, lifting, stretching, reaching, kneeling, squatting, and standing for long periods of time.
• Working in small, confined areas, with floors, which are or may become slippery in the process of conducting work activities.
• Walking and/or standing 95% of the time.
• Lifting from 75 to 100 pounds to stack, store or move materials, supplies and equipment.
• Push and pull carts and equipment weighing 250 pounds.
• Enter walk-ins of -10 degrees to working conditions of 110 degrees

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee mostly works inside the building. The employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles, toxic fumes and/or chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is loud.
• Exposure to bright lighting.
• Exposure to unrestricted second-hand smoke.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

STARTING SALARY

$17.00 per hour