Lead Cook VIP Lounge

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Council Bluffs is seeking a culinary professional to oversee food production and maintain guest service standards. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of culinary experience and advanced cooking knowledge. This role offers flexible hours and opportunities for career growth. Specific benefits include medical coverage and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of 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 and be involved in the production of all food items on the menu.
• Safely and effectively use all equipment essential to the position.
• 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

Advanced cooking knowledge

Fast-paced work capability

Multitasking

Guest communication

Job description

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—may vary by 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 year 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