COOK 1 - FULL TIME

Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway • Dayton, OH

73d

About The Position

At PENN Entertainment, you’ll be part of an exciting industry where the days and nights are fast-paced. You will work with a diverse set of coworkers who are enthusiastic about helping people find and have more fun. The company cares about your career growth and provides support to expand your possibilities. The position involves fostering a fun environment, safeguarding company assets, and performing various kitchen functions such as broiling, sautéing, and food preparation. You will be responsible for ensuring culinary standards and operational guidelines are met, efficiently preparing food items, and maintaining cleanliness and attractiveness in food presentation.

Requirements

• Must be 21 or older.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must have an outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and lift for extended periods.
• Experience of one year or more in a professional cooking setting is preferred.
• Must be able to follow instructions from Supervisor or Manager.
• Must qualify for licensing by Ohio Lottery Commission.
• Must be able to use a knife safely.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must tolerate areas with second-hand smoke, varying noise and temperature levels.
• Must have open availability including all three shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Foster a fun environment.
• Safeguard company assets.
• Perform assigned kitchen functions such as broiler, sauté, Asian, prep, and production.
• Accept direction during day-to-day operations to ensure culinary standards are met.
• Efficiently prepare all food items based on established recipes and plating procedures.
• Adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of cooking equipment.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam various foods.
• Add seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking.
• Taste and test foods to ensure proper cooking.
• Carve meats, portion food, and garnish serving plates.
• Wash, peel, cut, and shred vegetables and fruits.
• Support safety and accident prevention programs.
• Partner with culinary leadership to ensure coordinated workflow.
• Act as a role model to other employees.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED