GRAM AND DUN MASTER COOK

				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 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.

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Responsibilities:

SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Ability to perform assigned function within the kitchen such as broiler, sauté, Asian, prep and production when needed.
* Accepts direction during day to day operations to ensure culinary standards and operational guidelines within a specific outlet for a specific shift including kitchen areas, food preparation activities and facilities are met.
* 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.
* Adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and stem kettles.
* Bakes, roasts, broils, and stems meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
* Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking.
* Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and tracking internal food temperature. 
* Carves meats, portions food and serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes serving to fill orders.
* Washes, peels, cuts and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
* Supports safety and accident prevention programs (non slip footwear, knife handling, and proper lifting).  

* Partners with culinary leadership to work as a team to ensure coordinated 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 be familiar with and have exposure to prep list.
* Take inventories and stocks station according to business needs. 
* Must complete county health department class and attain certification.
* Exhibit knife skills, classic cuts and sharpening. 

* Provide stellar customer service to internal and external customers and vendors including participation in and promotion of customer service programs to continuously improve customer service.
* Assist in operation of other food and beverage venues as needed.
* Attend all departmental and company training programs or meetings as directed.
* Compile information, complete and submit reports as needed.
* Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
* Adhere to all gaming laws and regulations.
* Perform all job duties in a safe and responsible manner including keeping areas clean and free of safety hazards, debris, and litter. 
* Must be able to learn and work on the POS (point of sale) system.  
* Meet department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirements.
* Any job duty needed to promote productivity in the efficient administration of business or any reasonable request made by your supervisor or management personnel.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

College degree or Culinary Arts degree preferred or a minimum of three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

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. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to accurately calculate figures and amounts and perform mathematical functions applicable to business needs including but not limited to counting money.

REASONING ABILITY:

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.

LICENSING:

Must be able to qualify for any and all licenses or permits required by local, state, or federal law.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is sometimes very loud.

Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke.

The Argosy Casino reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary.
			

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