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LEAD COOK

$25 per hour

PENN Entertainment

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 benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.

We Love Our Work.

The Lead Cook assists the outlet chef in the day-to-day operations including running specials, training, inventory, and reporting equipment issues.

Essential Responsibilities

- Provide opening and closing guidance for cooks and ensure completion of work

- Understand all portions of the menu and what is offered within the venues

- Perform 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

- Provide "A" service to all guests, holding appropriate standards of service to all guests

- Understand and inform guests of property promotions within the outlet

- Perform opening and closing procedures as assigned, ensuring cleanliness and organization of venue

- Maintain company appearance and grooming standards

- Follow all safety and compliance procedures

- Maintain a clean kitchen and safe work environment

- Develop and maintain a positive working relationship both within departments and within other departments, as well as with guests

- Ability to maintain rapport and communicate with cooks and work as a team

Bring Us Your Best.

Qualification Requirements

- Obtain and maintain Serve Safe Food Certification and BASSET certification

- Ability to lift 50 pounds

- Excellent communication skills both written and oral with internal and external guests

- Ability to acquire and maintain a gaming badge

- Ability to work on foot for 8 hours or more

- Must be 21 years or older to serve alcohol

- Must be 21 years or older to work on the casino floor

- Must have High School diploma or GED

Stay In The Game. Follow Us.

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.

We're changing entertainment. Follow us.

Starting Salary

Starting at $25.00 per hour, based on experience

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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