Line Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen with Growth & Perks

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

PENN Entertainment in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a dependable Line Cook to prepare meals according to recipes, maintain quality, and ensure timely service in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will follow safety and sanitation procedures, read orders from computer printouts, communicate with the lead cook and dining room staff, and contribute to a welcoming guest experience in a dynamic entertainment environment. High school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; culinary arts degree or recognized apprenticeship preferred.
• Must have basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Communicates as needed with Lead Cook and Sous Chefs.

Skills

Food preparation

Reading recipes

Sanitation procedures

Team communication

Mathematical accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PENN Entertainment in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a dependable Line Cook to prepare meals according to recipes, maintain quality, and ensure timely service in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will follow safety and sanitation procedures, read orders from computer printouts, communicate with the lead cook and dining room staff, and contribute to a welcoming guest experience in a dynamic entertainment environment. High school diploma required.