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PENN Entertainment

Operates casinos, racetracks, and online betting

Cook 2

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeColumbus, OH, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be familiar with and have exposure to a prep list.
  • Must complete the county health department class and attain certification.
  • Must have knowledge of applicable food preparation methods and measures for menu planning, soups, sauces, and meat and seafood items for batch or individual recipes.
  • Must possess interpersonal skills.
  • Must have good oral and written communication skills and be fluent and literate in English.

Responsibilities

  • Perform assigned kitchen functions such as broiler, sauté, pantry, prep, and production as needed.
  • Accept direction during day-to-day operations to ensure culinary standards and operational guidelines for the specific outlet and shift are met, including kitchen areas, food preparation activities, and facilities.
  • Prepare food items efficiently according to established recipes and plating procedures for batch and individual plates while maintaining appropriate volume, quality, cleanliness, and presentation.
  • Adjust thermostat controls to regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
  • Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
  • Add seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking.
  • Observe and test food during cooking by tasting, smelling, and piercing it with a fork to determine whether it is cooked.
  • Carve meats, portion food, plate servings, add sauces and garnishes, and fill orders.
  • Wash, peel, cut, and shred vegetables and fruits for use in food preparation.
  • Support safety and accident-prevention programs, including nonslip footwear, knife handling, and proper lifting.
  • Work with culinary leadership and the team to coordinate workflow during shifts, meet business demands, and support customer satisfaction.
  • Act as a role model to other employees and encourage them to represent the company positively.
  • Take inventories.
  • Provide customer service to internal and external customers and vendors, including participating in and promoting customer-service programs.
  • Assist in operating other food and beverage venues as needed.
  • Attend departmental and company training programs or meetings as directed.
  • Compile information and complete and submit reports as needed.
  • Follow company policies and procedures and applicable gaming laws and regulations.
  • Perform duties safely, keeping work areas clean and free of safety hazards, debris, and litter.
  • Meet department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirements.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned, including reasonable requests from supervisors or management personnel.

Desired Qualifications

  • A college degree or Culinary Arts degree, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

About the Company

PENN Entertainment

Operates casinos, racetracks, and online betting

Penn Entertainment runs a nationwide network of casinos and racetracks and builds a strong online gaming and sports betting platform. It operates 42 casinos and racetracks across 19 states, alongside a digital sports betting and iGaming presence and sports media properties. Its products work by combining physical venues with online platforms so customers can bet, play casino games, or follow sports content across both in-person and digital channels, using a unified account and cross-channel experiences. Compared with competitors, the company differentiates itself with its large, diverse footprint and its omni‑channel approach that links land-based gaming, online wagering, and media partnerships into one ecosystem. The company’s goal is to lead the North American gaming industry by growing its community of players and expanding its integrated entertainment experiences across physical venues, online platforms, and media.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wyomissing, PA
Founded
1972

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