Line Cook - Casual Dining

Hollywood Casino Penn National Race Course; East Hanover Township (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment is seeking a dedicated team member for its culinary department in Pennsylvania. The role involves cooking and plating food across casual dining, sports bar, and banquet settings while maintaining high standards of quality and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include following recipes, communicating with the Sous Chef, and ensuring a clean, sanitary work area. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in a busy, noisy environment.

Qualifications

• Walking 30% of the time.
• Standing 70% of the time.
• Bending and lifting 10% of the time.
• Climbing heights over 10 feet.
• Able to lift/move up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to see 20/20, color, and/or peripherally.
• This is a smoking environment in guest areas and a non-smoking, with the exception of designated areas, employee environment.
• High Noise Level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food products according to standard recipe - For either Casual Dining, Sports Bar, Team Member Dining Room, Banquets, Outdoor Events, Racing concession or Steakhouse.
• Prepare, plate, and present food products of various cooking methods in order to assist in reaching guest satisfaction, workforce strength, profitability, and compliance goals.
• Report to Sous Chef at start of shift to receive instructions as daily specials or menu changes.
• Communicates station needs, waste, and discrepancies with sous chef.
• As directed by sous chef, prepare and present menu items according to recipe specification and presentation expectations.
• Assist in other areas of kitchen as directed by Sous Chef.
• Interact with guests and coworkers in a professional, courteous manner.
• Set-up & maintain a clean and sanitary work area at all times.

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.

Responsibilities

Come Join Our Award Winning Culinary Team!

Let's Get Cookin'!

• Prepare and cook food products according to standard recipe - For either Casual Dining, Sports Bar, Team Member Dining Room, Banquets, Outdoor Events, Racing concession or Steakhouse.
• Prepare, plate, and present food products of various cooking methods in order to assist in reaching guest satisfaction, workforce strength, profitability, and compliance goals.
• Report to Sous Chef at start of shift to receive instructions as daily specials or menu changes.
• Communicates station needs, waste, and discrepancies with sous chef.
• As directed by sous chef, prepare and present menu items according to recipe specification and presentation expectations.
• Assist in other areas of kitchen as directed by Sous Chef.
• Interact with guests and coworkers in a professional, courteous manner.
• Set-up & maintain a clean and sanitary work area at all times.

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Walking 30% of the time.
• Standing 70% of the time.
• Bending and lifting 10% of the time.
• Climbing up heights in excess of 10 feet.
• Lifting/moving maximum of 100 lbs.
• Ability to see 20/20, color, and/or peripherally.
• This is a smoking environment in guest areas and a non-smoking, with the exception of designated areas, employee environment.
• High Noise Level.