Cook II - Full-Time

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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 co-workers 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. 

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WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• Performs duties to prepare and cook food, and displays/plates foods as venue requires such as sauces, soups, and other foods of medium and higher complexity. 
• Assists in reaching profitability, guest satisfaction, work force strength, and compliance goals. 
• Provides instruction and guidance as necessary to Cook IIs and maintains a clean food preparation area.
• This position is responsible for providing a high level of customer service and promoting a positive attitude to create a fun and entertaining experience for our guests and team members.
• Checks and ensures adequate supply of foods and seasonings are available for service.
• Checks that food is properly prepared for cooking and serving.
• Prepares a wide variety of foods items of medium and higher complexity according to directions. 
• Correctly works most cooking stations throughout the entire property and has working knowledge of all kitchen equipment.
• Recommends adjusting cycles of menus based on food quantities and guest demand.
• Ensures cleanliness of food preparation areas from start to finish. 
• Gives assistance to Cook II's and Utility workers as required, providing instruction and guidance as necessary.
• Organizes cooking and food storage areas.
• Maintains walk-in coolers in accordance with Will County Department of Health Standards.
• Follows safety rules and keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Creates specials for assigned outlets, utilizing both new and dated products.
• Ensures sanitation guidelines are followed as directed by the local health department.
• Ensures all products are correctly and accurately labeled, dated, and stored in accordance with local health department and Company guidelines.
• Opens assigned outlets in a timely fashion as instructed by a Chef.
• Communicates with guests, colleagues, and management in a polite, professional manner and always practices Red Carpet Service training.
• Follows recipes to exact standards; follows recipe formulas, standards, cooking time, directions, and quantities. - Attends scheduled meetings/classes/training as directed.
• Leads by example and mentors fellow team members at all times.
• Reports to Sous Chef at start of shift to receive instruction as to daily specials and menu changes. 
• Reports any spoilage or shortage to Sous Chef immediately.
• Directs line staff in absence of Sous Chef.
• Prepares plate menu items, as ordered, per specifications on hot food production line with strict attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
• Must be able to perform well under pressure, meeting production schedules to ensure orders are fulfilled in a timely manner. 
• Assists in other areas of kitchen as instructed by Sous Chef.
• Demonstrates abilities to meet performance expectations with Communications, initiative/Problem Solving, Guest Service/interpersonal Relations, Work Habits and Conduct, and Responsible Gaming/Business Ethics.
• Must be able to grill (steaks and seafood), also be able to tell meat temperatures by touch.
• Able to work a sauté station (pan sear fish, foie gras, poultry, making pan sauces).
• Must be able to perform all knife cuts.
• Sets up mise en place as per posted instructions.
• Assists in daily inventory of coolers and freezers.
• Communicates station needs, waste, and discrepancies with immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required along with thorough knowledge of cooking techniques. 
• 4–5 years of experience in food preparation is preferred. 
• Ability to work well as part of a team. 
• Must understand and speak the English language.
• Ability to work afternoons/evenings - especially Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must b