Cook 1 - Slacks Seafood and Oyster House - Full-Time

About the role

At PENN Entertainment you’ll be part of an exciting, fast‑paced industry with a diverse set of coworkers who love helping people have more fun. The company supports career growth and provides the resources needed to expand possibilities.

Responsibilities

• Foster a fun environment for guests and co‑workers.
• Serve as a gracious host to all guests and co‑workers.
• Promote a positive influence in the community and participate in company‑sponsored events.
• Work closely with the Sous Chef to monitor culinary standards and operational guidelines for a specific outlet and shift, including kitchen areas, food preparation activities, and facilities.
• Administer all aspects of food preparation, ensuring the kitchen is clean, well‑stocked, and problem‑free.
• Prepare food items for both batch and individual plated recipes while maintaining appropriate food costs, volume, quality, and attractiveness.
• Perform any culinary task assigned within the kitchen (e.g., broiler, sauté, pantry, prep) as needed.
• Meet or exceed all state and company sanitation requirements (ServSafe).
• Support safety and accident‑prevention programs (non‑slip footwear, knife handling, proper lifting).
• Monitor and implement garbage separation and disposal according to standards.
• Partner with the Sous Chef to coordinate workflow during the shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Act as a role model to other employees, presenting oneself as a credit to the company and encouraging others to do the same.
• Perform all other related and compatible duties as assigned.
• Acquire all necessary skills to act as Sous Chef within 18 months.
• Write prep lists and take inventory.

Requirements

• Outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Enjoy hosting others.
• Comfortable initiating conversations and creating a fun environment with guests.
• Knowledge of food preparation methods and menu planning for soups, sauces, meat, and seafood (batch or individual recipes).
• Ability to cost out recipes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication; fluent and literate in English.

Qualifications

• College degree or Culinary Arts degree preferred, or a minimum of four years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a progressively more challenging large‑volume, high‑quality food establishment.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards package.
• Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well‑being.
• Day‑one medical coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Annual performance bonus (may vary by position).
• Paid time off earned according to local policy and increasing with length of employment.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Pay

Starting salary $20.00 per hour.