LEAD COOK

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment is seeking a Lead Cook for our casino kitchen in Colorado. The role supports the outlet chef with day-to-day operations, including running specials, training, inventory management, and reporting equipment issues.

You will ensure high standards of service, maintain safety and cleanliness, and collaborate across departments to deliver a positive guest experience. Ideal candidates hold ServSafe and BASSET certifications, can lift up to 50 pounds, stand for 8+ hours, and are 21

Qualifications

• ServSafe Food Certification required.
• BASSET certification required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.
• Must be 21+ to serve alcohol and work on casino floor.

Responsibilities

• Provide opening and closing guidance for cooks and ensure completion of work.
• Understand all portions of the menu and what is offered within the venues.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and safe work environment.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff; manage inventory and report equipment issues.
• Provide A service to all guests while maintaining standards of service.
• Understand and communicate property promotions within the outlet.

Skills

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

Guest service

Stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

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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 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.

Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.

The Lead Cook assists the outlet chef in the day-to-day operations including running specials, training, inventory, and reporting equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide opening and closing guidance for cooks and ensure completion of work.
• Understand all portions of the menu and what is offered within the venues.
• Perform any reasonable, temporarily assigned job duties outside the position’s job description, where, in the Company’s judgment, those duties are necessary in the interest of efficiency, productivity, or guest service.
• Provide “A” service to all guests, holding appropriate standards of service to all guests.
• Understand and inform guests of property promotions within the outlet.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as assigned, ensuring cleanliness and organization of venue.
• Maintain company appearance and grooming standards.
• Follow all safety and compliance procedures.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and safe work environment.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship both within departments and within other departments, as well as with guests.
• Ability to maintain rapport and communicate with cooks and work as a team.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain ServSafe Food Certification and BASSET certification.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral with internal and external guests.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a gaming badge.
• Ability to work on foot for 8 hours or more.
• Must be 21 years or older to serve alcohol.
• Must be 21 years or older to work on the casino floor.
• Must have High School diploma or GED.