Experienced Wok Cook

PENN Entertainment • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Experienced Wok Cook prepares Asian dishes and other food items to specification, ensuring orders are consistent, accurate, timely, and of high quality. The role controls food production through proper cooking methods, times, and temperatures, and ensures food is sanitized, handled, and stored appropriately. The cook maintains the quality, security, value, and integrity of perishable products; oversees the care, storage, use, and cleaning of tools and equipment; communicates with service and kitchen maintenance personnel; and keeps the assigned station clean and sanitary according to department standards.

The position pays $21.00 per hour and lists a shift of 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. The role requires the ability to work any day of the week and any shift, including weekends and holidays, and to stand for prolonged periods or an entire shift. The work environment may include second-hand smoke, high noise levels, bright lights, and dust.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation and the operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods or an entire shift.
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing second-hand smoke, high noise levels, bright lights, and dust.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1–2 years of previous experience in a high-volume food service operation or food preparation is preferred.
• Experience with Asian cuisine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items as directed and ensure each order is uniform and consistent.
• Prepare hot entrees for Asian dishes to specification, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Control food production using proper cooking methods, cooking times, and temperatures.
• Ensure sanitation and proper handling and storage of prepared food, including preparing leftovers.
• Store and handle perishables correctly to maintain their quality, security, value, and integrity.
• Oversee proper care, storage, use, and cleaning of tools and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with other team members, including service and kitchen maintenance personnel.
• Maintain the assigned station in a clean and sanitary condition according to department standards and job functions.

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.
• 401(k) matching.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• Paid time off that is earned according to local policy and increases with length of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed