Sportsbook Cook

PENN Entertainment•Riverside, MO

About The Position

This position will be responsible for preparation of food and beverage products for guests and team members. This is a non-supervisory position.

Requirements

Knowledge of applicable food preparation methods and measures for menu planning, soups, sauces, meat and seafood items for batch or individual recipes.
Ability to cost out recipes
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
Good oral and written communication, must be fluent and literate in English
College degree or Culinary Arts degree preferred or a minimum of four year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a progressively more challenging large volume high quality food establishment.
Ability to prepare, read and comprehend documents.
Ability to write reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak and communicate effectively with individuals and before groups of people.
Ability to accurately calculate figures and amounts and perform mathematical functions applicable to business needs including but not limited to counting money.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be able to qualify for any and all licenses or permits required by local, state, or federal law.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move 75 pounds and tolerate areas of high temperature in excess of 115 degrees.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Works closely with Sous Chef to monitor culinary standards and operational guidelines within a specific outlet for a specific shift including kitchen areas, food preparation activities and facilities
Administers all aspects of food preparation ensuring kitchen is clean, well stocked and problem-free.
Efficient preparation of all food related items for both batch and individual plated recipes with attention to maintaining appropriate food costs, volume, quality, and attractiveness.
Ability to perform the functions of any culinary task assigned within kitchen such as broiler, sauté, Asian and prep when needed.
Accountable for meeting or exceeding all State of Missouri and the Company’s sanitation requirements (ServSafe).
Supports safety and accident prevention programs (non slip footwear, knife handling, and proper lifting).
Monitoring/implementation of garbage separation and disposal as per standards.
Partners with Sous Chef to coordinate work flow during shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction.
Acts as a role model to other employees and always presents oneself as a credit to the Company and encourages others to do the same.
Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.
Must acquire all necessary skills to act as Sous Chef within 18 months.
Write prep list and take inventory.