LEAD COOK at Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago

East Chicago, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Recipe Adherence, Cooking Methods, Food Handling, Health and Safety Standards, Ticket Coordination, Expediting Orders, Slicing, Dicing, Chopping, Baking, Broiling, Roasting, Steaming, Plating, Supervision

Industry

Gambling Facilities and Casinos

Description

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. Provides fast, friendly, professional, and responsive service to Culinary team members and the restaurant service delivery team. Adheres to established Ticket Time production standards. Prepares food items per ticket order or production requirements including but not limited to soups, sauces, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, breakfast items, and desserts according to established recipe standards. Uses proper cooking methods, cooks to specifications, and handles, stores, and rotates food properly in accordance with established health and safety standards. Calls ticket orders to Cooks and coordinates food production to ensure timeliness. Expedites completed orders off the line, ensuring compliance with 2-Minute Food Delivery Standards. Slices, dices, chops, and prepares raw products. Bakes, broils, roasts, and steams meats, fish, vegetables and other foods as directed or required. Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes plates. Maintains cleanliness of designated areas as directed in accordance with established health and safety standards. Maintains par levels of operating supplies and food product for each workstation, obtaining replacement stock from warehouse inventory in accordance with procedure. Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures. Assists with supervising Cooks in the absence of Supervisor/Manager. Knows and promotes current casino events and programs and can give guests directions to all casino areas. BRING US YOUR BEST. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Five years of prior experience as a Cook in a high-volume food service operation. Must have working knowledge of and ability to prepare stocks, soups, and mother sauces. Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items, to standard, in a high-volume, fast-paced operation; ability to prepare all varieties of meat and seafood. Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation, and maintenance of kitchen equipment. Must have working knowledge of food storage, knife handling and sharpening, weights and measures, plate presentations, recipes and yields, Health Department regulations, sanitation procedures, and safety regulations. Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English and must be able to effectively communicate with peers. Ability to sustain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. Ability to maintain a high level of energy. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization. Ability to provide excellent customer service. Must be highly organized and detail-oriented. Must be able to work inside a kitchen 100% of shift. Must be able to tolerate areas with extreme hot and cold temperatures. Must be able to walk/stand 100% of shift. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, push a food cart with up to 100 pounds of cargo, and possess the mobility and dexterity required. Must possess the coordination to use kitchen tools and utensils. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, push, pull, or climb a ladder to access equipment as necessary from storage areas. Must be able to respond to visual and oral cues. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and fluctuating days off. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

This role involves preparing a wide variety of food items according to established recipe standards, ensuring fast, friendly, and professional service to the culinary and restaurant teams. The Lead Cook also coordinates food production by calling ticket orders to Cooks and expedites completed orders while maintaining cleanliness and stock levels.