Employee Dining Cook

We're Changing Entertainment. Come Join Us.

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.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefitssuch as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonusmay vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

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We Love Our Work.

• Responsible for safe, efficient production of food products, including quality and quantity control, par levels, food storage, product rotation, expo, broiler, saut, salads, appetizers, roasting, baking, stir frying, deep frying, poaching, braising, etc.
• Assists with set up and operation of multiple stations within area; coaches Cook Level iii for cross utilization of labor and upward mobility opportunities.
• Produces stocks, soups, and sauces as part of preparation of daily food (meal period) service.
• Follows Standard Operational Procedures (SOP's) and production list to meet required par levels and specifications for assigned station or duties at Hollywood Casino.
• Displays knowledge of all emergency procedures.
• Communicates on a consistent basis with supervising chef, keeping them abreast of all department activities, and ensures that kitchen and equipment are in good working order and that the work area is clean and hazard-free. Notifies supervising chef immediately if kitchen and equipment are not in good, safe working order.
• Works efficiently with co-workers in any kitchen environment.
• Provides positive communication and uses Red Carpet Service skills with every patron and co-worker.
• Performs duties in a safe manner; reports any potential safety hazards to management staff.
• May be required to perform duties at the Lawrenceburg Event Center (LEC).
• Performs any reasonable, temporarily assigned job duties outside the position's job description where, in the Company's judgment, those duties are necessary in the interest of efficiency, productivity, or guest service.

Bring Us Your Best.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required. College degree or Culinary Arts degree is preferred. At least 3 years of casual dining experience consisting of a la carte recipe production, plating, and coordination to specification in a high-volume casual setting preferred.
• Intermediate Cook experience and knowledge and experience in the use of kitchen equipment such as knives, stoves, ovens, fryers, steamers, choppers, grinders, mixers, sealers, etc. Serve-safe certified preferred.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, understand, and speak English.
• Ability to tolerate second-hand smoke, noise, and bright lights.
• Ability to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment.
• Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy.
• Available to work required schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push or pull 150 to 250 lbs. on a pushcart, and enter walk-ins of -10 degrees to 140 degrees Fahrenheit with or without assistance. Must be able to handle heat from cooking appliances, glassware, and washing machines. Requires normal or corrected vision range, with the ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols. Ability to stand for duration of shift, walk frequently, bend and/or reach to a height of 6 feet with or without assistance (stand, sit, walk, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp).

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We've grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.

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