STEAKHOUSE COOK 1

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

 

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.

 

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SUMMARY

 

This position will be responsible for preparation of food and beverage products for guests and team members. This is a non-supervisory position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Works closely with Sous Chef to monitor culinary standards and operational guidelines within a specific outlet for a specific shift including kitchen areas, food preparation activities and facilities

Administers all aspects of food preparation ensuring kitchen is clean, well stocked and problem-free.

Efficient preparation of all food related items for both batch and individual plated recipes with

attention to maintaining appropriate food costs, volume, quality, and attractiveness.

Ability to perform the functions of any culinary task assigned within kitchen such as broiler, sauté, Asian and prep when needed.

Accountable for meeting or exceeding all State of Missouri and the Company’s sanitation requirements (ServSafe).

Supports safety and accident prevention programs (non slip footwear, knife handling, and proper lifting).

Monitoring/implementation of garbage separation and disposal as per standards.

Partners with Sous Chef to coordinate work flow during shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction.

Acts as a role model to other employees and always presents oneself as a credit to the Company and encourages others to do the same.

Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.

Must acquire all necessary skills to act as Sous Chef within 18 months.

Write prep list and take inventory.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of applicable food preparation methods and measures for menu planning, soups, sauces, meat and seafood items for batch or individual recipes.

Ability to cost out recipes

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills

Good oral and written communication, must be fluent and literate in English

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

College degree or Culinary Arts degree preferred or a minimum of four year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a progressively more challenging large volume high quality food establishment.

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS:Ability to prepare, read and comprehend documents. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and communicate effectively with individuals and before groups of people.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to accurately calculate figures and amounts and perform mathematical functions applicable to business needs including but not limited to counting money.

REASONING ABILITY:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

LICENSING:Must be able to qualify for any and all licenses or permits required by local, state, or federal law.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The