Line Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen & Growth Opportunities

PENN Entertainment, Inc.; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment invites applications for a Line Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team. You will prepare a variety of food items according to recipes, maintain quality and sanitation standards, and coordinate with dining room staff to ensure timely service.

You should have a minimum of one year as a line cook, strong English communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma required; culinary arts degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; degree in culinary arts or recognized apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience as a line cook.
• Strong written and verbal communication; fluent in English.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate with team members at all levels.
• Ability to read recipes and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Learn and be familiar with the facility’s room outlets and answer general questions about the property.
• Read food orders and prepare items according to menu plans.
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes to ensure consistency.
• Wash, slice, peel, and cut various foods for cooking or serving.
• Taste and test foods to ensure appropriate cooking level.
• Ensure procedures, standards, and menu specs are met.
• Coordinate with dining room staff and communicate orders.
• Prepare items accurately and promptly.
• Complete prep items as written on prep sheet.
• Maintain sanitary, safe, and clean work areas and equipment.
• Follow Health Department regulations on food handling and storage.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for learning and being familiar with the facility’s room outlets, and for being able to answer general questions regarding the property.
• Reads food orders from computer printouts, and prepares food items, according to established menu plans.
• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of products to the guests.
• Washes, slices, peels, and/or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Observes and tests foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Ensures work procedures, quality standards, and menu specifications are executed according to established guidelines.
• Coordinates with and communicates orders to dining room staff.
• Prepares all food items accurately in a timely manner.
• Completes all assigned prep items as written on prep sheet.
• Uses and maintains all assigned areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe, and effective manner.
• Observes and enforces Health Department regulations regarding food handling, storage, proper steam table temperature, and cleanliness of work environment.
• Attends company training programs as scheduled.
• Completes opening, closing, and other side duties as assigned by the supervisors.
• Communicates as needed with Lead Cook and Sous Chefs.
• Performs all job functions in conjunction with the guidelines described in the Standard Operating Procedures manual to ensure consistent execution of company and department standards.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all company matters.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; degree in culinary arts or recognized apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a line cook required.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Must have basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items, to standard, in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the application of sanitation procedures.