Lead Cook Team Dining Room

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Indiana is seeking an experienced culinary professional to join the team. The role involves overseeing food production, maintaining health and safety standards, and ensuring exceptional guest service in a fast-paced setting. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of culinary experience and advanced cooking knowledge. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' culinary experience preferred.
• Must have advanced knowledge of cooking and preparation methods.
• Able to work flexible hours: nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to share or divide attention among several ongoing activities, projects or assignments.
• Able to work flexible hours: nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to departmental and property policies regarding guest service standards.
• Oversee food item production on the restaurant menu.
• Conduct routine opening and closing functions and checklists.
• Safely and effectively use all equipment essential to the position.
• Responsible for all routine opening, during service, and closing functions and checklists.
• Interact with fellow team members in a cooperative manner.
• Communicate clearly using appropriate language and conduct when engaging guests and team members.
• Abide by all Health Department food safety requirements.

Skills

Culinary experience

Advanced knowledge of cooking methods

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Introduction

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.

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

Responsibilities

• Adheres to established departmental and property policies and procedures regarding guest service standards.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of basic cooking and preparation methods.
• Oversees and is directly involved in the production of all food items on restaurant menu.
• Safely and effectively use all equipment essential to the position.
• Responsible for all routine opening, during service, and closing functions and checklists.
• Interact with fellow team members in a cooperative manner.
• Communicate clearly using appropriate language and conduct when engaging guests and team members.
• Abide by all Health Department food safety requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' culinary experience preferred.
• Must have advanced knowledge of cooking and preparation methods.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace with a sense of urgency.
• Able to share or divide attention among several ongoing activities, projects or assignments.
• Able to work flexible hours: nights, weekends, and holidays.