Cook 1- Steakhouse-FT
About The Position
PENN Entertainment is seeking a Cook 1 for a Steakhouse. This role is part of an exciting, fast-paced entertainment industry, where team members are encouraged to have fun and are supported in their career growth. The position involves preparing and cooking food according to departmental standards and recipes, ensuring quality and cleanliness in kitchen areas, and working closely with the Sous Chef to monitor culinary standards. Responsibilities include efficient food preparation, understanding and safe operation of kitchen equipment, proficiency in various culinary tasks like butchery, and adherence to company policies and safety standards. PENN Entertainment offers a competitive Total Rewards package, including wellness programs, day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonuses, with paid time off increasing with length of employment. The company is a leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences across North America, committed to diversity and sustainability.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge of applicable food preparation methods and measures for assigned function
Responsibilities
- Follow recipes to prepare and/or cook food to meet departmental standards or as directed.
- Measure, convert and make recipe substitutions without affecting quality.
- Work closely with Sous Chef to monitor culinary standards and operational guidelines including kitchen areas, food preparation activities and facilities.
- Administer all aspects of food preparation ensuring kitchen is clean, well-stocked and problem-free.
- Efficient preparation of all food related items based on established recipes and plating procedures for both batch and individual plated with attention to maintaining appropriate volume, quality, cleanliness and attractiveness.
- Complete knowledge and understanding of kitchen equipment to include safe operations and regulation of temperatures for proficient cooking times and temperatures.
- Proficient at soups, sauces, starches, thickeners and emulsifiers.
- Perform the functions of any culinary task assigned within kitchen such as broiler, sauté, Asian and prep when needed.
- Proficient in the butchery of all meats and seafood.
- Must adhere to regulatory, department and company policies.
- Write prep list and take inventory.
- Partner with culinary leadership to work as a team to ensure coordinated work flow during shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Exhibit excellent knife skills, classic cuts and sharpening.
- Assist in operation of other food and beverage venues as needed.
- Attend all departmental and company training programs or meetings as directed.
- Must adhere to regulatory, department and company policies.
- Properly maintains, cleans and sanitizes equipment and work areas to meet departmental standards or as directed.
- Perform all job duties in a safe and responsible manner.
- Meet department uniform, appearance and grooming requirements. This includes purchasing and wearing slip resistant safety shoes when performing all job duties.
- Perform other job related and compatible duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive Total Rewards package
- Wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being
- Day-one medical coverage
- 401(k) matching
- Annual performance bonus
- Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
