WOK Cook II

PENN Entertainment • Vicksburg, MS

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a WOK Cook II at PENN Entertainment, a company focused on changing the entertainment industry. The position involves working in a fast-paced environment with diverse coworkers and offers opportunities for career growth and support. The Total Rewards package includes wellness programs for financial, physical, and mental well-being, with specific benefits like day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonuses potentially varying by position. Paid time off is earned according to local policy and increases with employment length.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior Asian Wok or Asian culinary experience required.
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• ServSafe Certified
• Prior Asian cooking experience required

Responsibilities

• Utilize all Wok Station equipment and other kitchen equipment to an advanced level.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of and ability to execute Asian cooking styles and techniques, including wok station and stir-fry.
• Ensure Asian product, taste, and presentation exceed customer expectations and Food & Beverage standards.
• Assist with Sushi station as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of a la carte and buffet food items.
• Assist cooks and Sous Chefs as directed.
• Adhere to proper cleanliness and sanitation standards as set forth by ServSafe.
• Adhere to proper time/temperature controls.
• Properly cover, label, and date any/all food products before storage.
• Conduct proper FIFO procedures when stocking/replenishing coolers, freezers, and/or dry storage areas.
• Accurately cool hot food products to proper temperatures within appropriate time frames before storage.
• Reheat cold foods to proper temperature within appropriate time frames before service.
• Accurately monitor hot food holding temperature logs and document corrective actions taken when temperatures do not meet standards.
• Understand and follow production logs and quantities precisely.
• Initiate a positive guest experience when working any front buffet line station or in public contact by providing a welcome/greeting, making eye contact, describing food offerings, smiling, and bidding a warm farewell and good luck.
• Safely and correctly operate basic kitchen cooking equipment.
• Thoroughly clean work station and equipment prior to end of shift.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED