Cook II - Riverfront Cafe

L' Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

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. Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers. WE LOVE OUR WORK. Responsible for learning and being familiar with all property room outlets, and for being able to answer general questions regarding the property. If working with the public anticipate the guests’ needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency. Read food orders from computer printouts, and prepare food items, according to established menu plans. Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of products to the guests. Wash, slice, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving. Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling or piercing them with utensils. Ensure work procedures, quality standards and menu specifications are adhered to. In an open kitchen, guest interaction is a must. Engage the guest each time they come to your area. Explain product, ask questions and build positive relationships with the guests. Coordinate and communicate on orders with dining room staff. Prepare all food items accurately in a timely manner. Complete all assigned prep items as written on prep sheet. Use and maintain all assigned areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe and effective manner. Observe and enforce Health Department regulations regarding food handling, storage, proper steam table temperature, and cleanliness of work environment. Responsible of having a full knowledge of the MSDS program. Consistent attendance at company/restaurant training programs as they are scheduled. Complete opening, closing and other side duties as assigned by the supervisors. Be in constant communication with Lead Cook and Sous Chefs. Pass all tests given including the training in order to retain the knowledge needed to be an effective team member. Maintain a well-groomed, neat and clean appearance. Possess the ability to work harmoniously with coworkers. Possess the ability to work harmoniously with coworkers. Perform all job functions in conjunction with the guidelines described in the Standard Operating Procedures manual to ensure consistent execution of company and department standards. Perform all duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Require reading and math skills for recipes and measurements
Must successfully pass background check
Must be at least 18 years of age
Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items, to standard, in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the application of sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

Responsible for learning and being familiar with all property room outlets, and for being able to answer general questions regarding the property.
If working with the public anticipate the guests’ needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency.
Read food orders from computer printouts, and prepare food items, according to established menu plans.
Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of products to the guests.
Wash, slice, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling or piercing them with utensils.
Ensure work procedures, quality standards and menu specifications are adhered to.
In an open kitchen, guest interaction is a must. Engage the guest each time they come to your area. Explain product, ask questions and build positive relationships with the guests.
Coordinate and communicate on orders with dining room staff.
Prepare all food items accurately in a timely manner.
Complete all assigned prep items as written on prep sheet.
Use and maintain all assigned areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe and effective manner.
Observe and enforce Health Department regulations regarding food handling, storage, proper steam table temperature, and cleanliness of work environment. Responsible of having a full knowledge of the MSDS program.
Consistent attendance at company/restaurant training programs as they are scheduled.
Complete opening, closing and other side duties as assigned by the supervisors.
Be in constant communication with Lead Cook and Sous Chefs.
Pass all tests given including the training in order to retain the knowledge needed to be an effective team member.
Maintain a well-groomed, neat and clean appearance.
Possess the ability to work harmoniously with coworkers.
Possess the ability to work harmoniously with coworkers.
Perform all job functions in conjunction with the guidelines described in the Standard Operating Procedures manual to ensure consistent execution of company and department standards.
Perform all duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

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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