Experienced Wok Cook

PENN Entertainment, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is seeking a kitchen team member at Hollywood Casino & Hotel in St. Louis.

The role involves preparing food items, ensuring uniform quality, and controlling production to meet sanitation standards. You will work 5:00 pm to 1:30 am, must be 21+, and bring 1–2 years of high-volume food service experience. This position offers day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, an annual bonus and tuition reimbursement, with opportunities for career growth within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must have excellent customer service/communication skills.
• Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Minimum 1-2 years' previous experience in high-volume food service operation (Asian Cuisine preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items as directed, ensuring each order sent out is uniform and consistent.
• Prepares food, including hot entrees for our Asian dishes, to specification in an accurate and timely manner to provide guests with a quality product.
• Controls food production to include proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature, ensuring sanitation, handling and storage of prepared food and Prepares leftovers.
• Demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value and integrity.
• Oversees proper care, storage, use and cleaning of all tools and equipment.
• Effectively communicates with other team members, including service and kitchen maintenance personnel.
• Maintains assigned station in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with department service standards and job functions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sanitation knowledge

Job description

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—mayvaryby position.Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

What does Hollywood Casino & Hotel have to offer?

• Day 1 medical, dental, & vision benefits!
• Uber benefit for nearby metro stops.
• Recognition programs with cash rewards, gift cards, & more.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Lindenwood University Discounts, & Diversity Scholarship for Team Member’s children.

Pay: $21.00 per hour | Shift: 5:00 pm - 1:30 am

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items as directed, ensuring each order sent out is uniform and consistent.
• Prepares food, including hot entrees for our Asian dishes, to specification in an accurate and timely manner to provide guests with a quality product.
• Controls food production to include proper cooking methods, cooking time and temperature, ensuring sanitation, handling and storage of prepared food and Prepares leftovers.
• Demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value and integrity.
• Oversees proper care, storage, use and cleaning of all tools and equipment.
• Effectively communicates with other team members, including service and kitchen maintenance personnel.
• Maintains assigned station in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with department service standards and job functions.

Requirements

• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum 1-2 years' previous experience in high-volume food service operation/preparation is preferred (Asian Cuisine preferred).
• Must have excellent customer service/communication skills.
• Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift, including holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and/or entire shift.
• Be able to tolerate areas containing second-hand smoke, high noise levels, bright lights and dust.