COOK

Hollywood Casino Aurora • Aurora, IL

2h • $20

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. The cook is responsible for all aspects of hot and cold food preparation including production, maintaining quality standards, sanitation, food safety and all other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor. To find success in this position, the candidate should be a skilled multitasker who adheres to food safety codes. While some experience in high volume dining is preferred, the most important characteristics we are looking for are passion, energy, and determination which lead to stellar service and help us continue to expand our brand and ensure an exciting future.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school completion or equivalent required
• Food Handler Certification required/ willing to obtain
• At least 2 to 3 years of high-volume experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak English
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items, to standard, in a high-volume, fast-paced operation
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Departmental, property and company policies and standards
• Available to work required schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• This position requires working in a fast-paced environment that is subject to varying levels of noise and crowds
• Physical mobility with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Possesses intermediate knife skills, including dicing, chopping, slicing with various knife tools
• Maintains current and accurate information regarding food items (i.e., preparation techniques, seasonings, ingredients)
• Employs proper cooking methods, cooks to specifications, and handles, stores and rotates food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards
• Wipes counter areas, sinks and floors as required to maintain a clean and safe workstation
• Maintains par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation obtaining replacement stock from warehouse inventory in accordance with department processes and procedures
• Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures
• Provides personalized service and uses guests’ names when possible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees