Fast-Paced Cook in High-Volume Kitchen & Growth

Cactus Petes Resort Casino; Jackpot (NV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment, a leader in entertainment, is seeking a cook for a high-volume kitchen. The role involves preparing a wide range of items, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring timely service in a fast-paced environment.

Starting salary is posted, with base pay based on experience and a Total Rewards package including health coverage, 401(k) matching, and bonuses that vary by position. This opportunity emphasizes kitchen excellence and guest satisfaction in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 to 2 years prior experience as a cook in a high volume food service operation preferred. Culinary Certificate can substitute for years of experience on a year for year basis.
• Previous guest service experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Basic knowledge of weights, measures and recipe yield.
• Reading and math skills necessary to calculate recipe ingredients.
• Must possess the knowledge to use kitchen utensils, tools, and appliances to appropriate specifications.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provides fast, friendly, professional and responsive customer service to culinary team members and the restaurant service delivery team.
• Prepares food items as required for production including, to include soups, sauces, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, breakfast items and desserts according to established recipe standards.
• Stores and rotates food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards.
• Slices, dices, chops and prepares raw products.
• Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies, sauces and garnishes as required.
• 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 procedures.
• Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures.
• Adheres to established ticket time production standards.

Skills

Reading and math skills

Cooking in high-volume kitchen

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PENN Entertainment, a leader in entertainment, is seeking a cook for a high-volume kitchen. The role involves preparing a wide range of items, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring timely service in a fast-paced environment.

Starting salary is posted, with base pay based on experience and a Total Rewards package including health coverage, 401(k) matching, and bonuses that vary by position. This opportunity emphasizes kitchen excellence and guest satisfaction in a dynamic setting.