Experienced Wok Cook

PENN Entertainment•St. Louis, MO

12h

About The Position

The Wok Cook produces high-quality food and specialty beverages for banquets, VIP services, special events, receptions, and a la carte restaurant operations. The position prepares hot and cold foods and recipes in varying batch sizes, keeps menu items stocked and rotated, and follows food storage, labeling, temperature, production, and sanitation procedures. The cook also sets up and maintains workstations and special-event food areas, supports teammates with food preparation, and works live-action food stations using techniques such as carving and sautéing. The role reports product shortages, equipment issues, safety concerns, and incoming-goods quality feedback to Chefs, and performs other related duties as assigned. Strict confidentiality in company matters is required. The shift ranges from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Pay is $18.00 per hour plus tips, averaging $20–$50 per shift; the posting also lists a starting salary of up to $21 per hour.

Requirements

At least two years of work experience in high-volume buffet or banquet production operations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluency and literacy in English.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members at all organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items to standard in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of sanitation procedures.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Produce high-quality food and specialty beverages for banquets, VIP services, special events, receptions, and a la carte restaurant operations.
Maintain production, time/temperature, and waste charts.
Keep menu items consistently stocked and rotated.
Store food at correct temperatures and date and label food according to established procedures.
Prepare hot and cold food items according to departmental specifications.
Stock production areas and workstations for efficient daily operations.
Prepare large- and small-batch recipes as assigned.
Use proper garnishing techniques for a la carte food preparation and presentation.
Prepare food for teammates producing a la carte and special-event foods.
Maintain clean, neat, and sanitized kitchen and work areas, including special-event food areas.
Work live-action food stations, including carving and sautéing.
Provide Chefs with feedback on incoming-goods quality and report product shortages, equipment issues, and safety concerns.
Maintain strict confidentiality in company matters.
Perform other related and compatible duties as assigned.

Benefits

Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Uber benefit for nearby metro stops.
Recognition programs with cash rewards, gift cards, and more.
Tuition reimbursement.
Lindenwood University discounts.
Diversity scholarship for team members’ children.
Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being.
401(k) matching.
Annual performance bonus.
Paid time off that accrues according to local policy and increases with length of employment.