Overnight Cook - Fireside (Full Time)

PENN Entertainment, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day 1: medical, dental

Referral bonus program

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa is hiring for a full-time line cook in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will learn all food outlets, read orders from computer printouts, and prepare items to standard recipes to ensure consistency for guests.

Responsibilities include prepping, cooking, maintaining sanitation, coordinating with dining staff, and adhering to Health Department regulations. A minimum of 1 year experience and ability to work the 10:00pm–6:00am shift are required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience directly related to food preparation
• Must be able to work a grave shift (10:00pm–6:00am)
• Basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of items to standard under high-volume, fast-paced conditions
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures and health regulations

Responsibilities

• Learn and be familiar with all Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa food outlets and answer general questions about the property
• Read food orders and prepare items according to established recipes
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes to ensure consistency
• Wash, slice, peel, and cut foods for cooking or serving
• Test foods to ensure proper cooking and adjust as needed
• Coordinate with dining room staff to relay orders
• Complete prep items as written on prep sheets
• Maintain sanitary, safe, and efficient work areas and equipment
• Observe and enforce Health Department regulations regarding food handling and cleanliness
• Attend company training programs and complete opening/closing duties as assigned

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation procedures

Graveyard shift

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.

Position is open until filled

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa offers Team Members:

Now hiring candidates 18 or older for all positions, including gaming licensed positions (Must be 21 or older for Beverage Server, Barback, Bartender)

• Health Benefits Insurance package effective Day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability for FT team members
• $700 Referral Bonus Program ($350 at 90 days $350 at 6 months) – for Team Members who refer new applicants
• Discounted Casino bus tickets
• Discounted RTD EcoPass
• Hot meal served by the Leadership Team once a month
• 20%discount for Starbucks, Ara Spa, and all food outlets
• 100%Colorado Gaming License reimbursement after90days of employment
• Hotel discounts available at all43 PENNproperties, plus discounts on goods and services
• Education reimbursement program and Annual Scholarship Program
• Career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for learning and being familiar with all of Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa’s food 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.

Requirements

• At least one (1) year experience directly related to the accountabilities
• Must have basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Must be able to work a grave shift (10:00pm to 6:00am)