Fast-Paced Kitchen Cook: Sauté, Grill & Prep Pro

Zia Park Casino; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment is seeking a kitchen position in an on-site setting to support safe and efficient food production with strict adherence to SOPs, HACCP, and safety guidelines.

The role requires 18+ years of age, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to multitask, measure ingredients, and maintain cleanliness. Weekend, holiday, overnight, or overtime scheduling may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or G.E.D preferred.
• 6 Months of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• The position requires math skills as well as the ability to measure, and estimate, and the ability to multi task, possess proper knife skills, basic food knowledge inclusive of specifications (size, shape, color, package size, weight).
• 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.

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.
• Follow Standard Operational Procedures (SOP’s) and production list to meet required par levels and specifications for assigned station or duties.
• Maintain 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 SDS 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.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

English literacy

Unsupervised work

Age 18+

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

PENN Entertainment is seeking a kitchen position in an on-site setting to support safe and efficient food production with strict adherence to SOPs, HACCP, and safety guidelines.

The role requires 18+ years of age, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to multitask, measure ingredients, and maintain cleanliness. Weekend, holiday, overnight, or overtime scheduling may be required.