Cook 1 - Café

US-KS-Kansas City

Careers (PNG Apply)

Req #: 124221
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Penn National Gaming, Inc.

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				Overview:

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 co-workers 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. 

Click HERE to learn more about our Day 1 Benefits, 401k Program, Company Perks, Career Opportunities, Advancement Programs, Scholarships and more!

Responsibilities:

* Follow recipes to prepare and/or cook food to meet departmental standards or as directed.
* Measure, convert and make recipe substitutions without affecting quality.
* Work closely with Sous Chef to monitor culinary standards and operational guidelines including kitchen areas, food preparation activities and facilities.
* Administer all aspects of food preparation ensuring kitchen is clean, well-stocked and problem-free.
* Efficient preparation of all food related items based on established recipes and plating procedures for both batch and individual plated with attention to maintaining appropriate volume, quality, cleanliness and attractiveness.
* Complete knowledge and understanding of kitchen equipment to include safe operations and regulation of temperatures for proficient cooking times and temperatures. 
* Proficient at soups, sauces, starches, thickeners and emulsifiers.
* Perform the functions of any culinary task assigned within kitchen such as broiler, sauté, Asian and prep when needed.
* Proficient in the butchery of all meats and seafood.

* Must adhere to regulatory, department and company policies.

* Write prep list and take inventory.
* Partner with culinary leadership to work as a team to ensure coordinated work flow during shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction.   

* Exhibit excellent knife skills, classic cuts and sharpening. 

* Assist in operation of other food and beverage venues as needed.
* Attend all departmental and company training programs or meetings as directed.
* Must adhere to regulatory, department and company policies. 
* Properly maintains, cleans and sanitizes equipment and work areas to meet departmental standards or as directed.
* Perform all job duties in a safe and responsible manner. 

* Meet department uniform, appearance and grooming requirements. This includes purchasing and wearing slip resistant safety shoes when performing all job duties.

* Perform other job related and compatible duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 18 years of age.

* High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience

* Knowledge of applicable food preparation methods and measures for assigned function
			
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