High-Volume Kitchen Cook

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; 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 skilled Cook to join our team, handling hot and cold food preparation, ensuring quality, sanitation and safety standards. The role emphasizes multitasking, energy, and commitment to stellar service to support our growing brand and exciting future.

Initial salary placement based on knowledge and experience, with Total Rewards including benefits starting on day one and opportunities for career growth within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• High school completion or equivalent.
• Food Handler Certification required/willing to obtain.
• At least 2 to 3 years of high‑volume experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items to standard in a high‑volume, fast‑paced operation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Physical mobility with ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Possesses intermediate knife skills, including dicing, chopping, slicing with various knife tools.
• Maintains current and accurate information regarding food items (i.e., preparation techniques, seasonings, ingredients).
• Employs proper cooking methods, cooks to specifications, and handles, stores and rotates food properly per health standards.
• Wipes counter areas, sinks and floors to maintain a clean and safe workstation.
• Maintains par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation; obtains replacement stock from warehouse inventory as needed.
• Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils per guidelines and safety procedures.
• Provides personalized service and uses guests’ names when possible.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PENN Entertainment is seeking a skilled Cook to join our team, handling hot and cold food preparation, ensuring quality, sanitation and safety standards. The role emphasizes multitasking, energy, and commitment to stellar service to support our growing brand and exciting future.

Initial salary placement based on knowledge and experience, with Total Rewards including benefits starting on day one and opportunities for career growth within a fast-paced environment.