Asian Cuisine Kitchen Cleaning Spec

PENN Entertainment • Charles Town, WV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen and Food & Beverage (F&B) areas, ensuring compliance with health codes and OSHA guidelines. The team member will perform deep cleaning of various kitchen equipment and areas, manage chemical and supply storage, report equipment issues, and ensure safe disposal of cooking oil. Adherence to safety protocols, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), is mandatory.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, MSDS sheets, operating & maintenance instructions, and Safety Manual.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to differentiate between the different patterns of china, glassware and silverware.
• Must frequently lift up to or in excess of 50 pounds while dismantling and cleaning kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, fryers, etc).
• Ability to climb a ladder periodically to do high cleaning in the kitchens up to 8 feet.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision.
• Knowledge of taking apart and putting equipment back together.
• Knowledge to protect self against hazardous chemicals and know measures to protect co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Executive Steward, and Lead Stewards in all forms of cleaning in kitchens and F&B areas.
• Bring all F&B areas above normal health and sanitations codes.
• Ensure that sanitation in all food outlets meets and/or exceeds Health Department and OSHA guidelines.
• Perform deep cleaning of inside/outside of ovens, hoods, grills, stoves, deep fryers, hot boxes, salamanders, steam tables, chafers, table and counter tops, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, speed racks (Crescors), trash cans & trash dumpsters, glass, brass, ceilings, walls, floors, drains, and fans.
• Dismantle and reassemble kitchen equipment during deep cleaning.
• Ensure proper storage of equipment, chemicals, and restaurant supplies in compliance with departmental, company, and OSHA standards in dish and pot rooms, kitchens, mop rooms, and trash dock.
• Report all defective and/or unsafe equipment (cooking and ware washing) to the supervisor on duty.
• Ensure that all discarded cooking oil is disposed of safely and securely by putting it in the proper containers.
• Maintain valid WV racing license, Food Handlers permit and TIPS certifications.
• Follow PPE and safety guidance designed to safeguard you, your fellow team members, and guests.
• Perform high cleaning related to ceiling vents, ceiling panels, and light panels.
• Work with hazardous chemicals responsibly, protecting self and co-workers.

Benefits

• Wellness programs designed to support team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• Day-one medical coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Annual performance bonus
• Paid time off (earned according to local policy and increases with length of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED