Cook - Richman Beer Garden

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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.

to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.

Position is open until filled

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa offers team members:

Now hiring candidates 18 or older for all positions, including gaming licensed positions (Must be 21 or older for Beverage Server, Barback, Bartender)

• Health Benefits Insurance package effective Day 1:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability for FT team members
• $700 Referral Bonus Program ($350 at 90 days $350 at 6 months) – for Team Members who refer new applicants
• Discounted Casino bus tickets
• Discounted RTD Eco Pass
• Hot meal served by the Leadership Team once a month
• 20% discount for Starbucks, Ara Spa, and all food outlets
• 100% Colorado Gaming License reimbursement after 90 days of employment
• Hotel discounts available at all 43 PENN properties, plus discounts on goods and services
• Education reimbursement program and Annual Scholarship Program
• Career development opportunities

Responsibilities include:

This full-time position will primarily support operations in the Richman Beer Garden, which operates limited hours and is an outdoor venue. Team members must be able to work outside in varying weather conditions. The remaining scheduled hours will be fulfilled in other kitchen outlets based on business needs.

• Provide friendly and efficient service to guests in an outdoor, guest-facing cooking environment.
• Take and process guest orders directly, explaining menu items and cooking processes as needed.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor while working in varying outdoor conditions, including exposure to sun, heat, wind, and potential insects.
• Effectively communicate with guests, answering questions and addressing concerns in a timely and courteous manner.
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu specifications, ensuring consistency of product quality.
• Proficiently operate outdoor cooking equipment, including grills (charcoal, gas, wood-fired), smokers, and outdoor fryers.
• Make salads, soup bases, fire up all equipment, gather products from other outlets, marinate various proteins, portion proteins, grill proteins, prepare stocks, blanch noodles or pasta, deep fry products, prepare plates for presentation, preparations of cold sauces, produce rice, stuffings, vegetables.
• Maintaining safe storage of raw proteins, especially in outdoor environments.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
• Total knowledge of one station with some familiarization of two other in the outlet.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations, including maintaining proper food temperatures and handling procedures, especially in an outdoor setting.
• Maintain a clean and organized outdoor cooking area, including proper disposal of waste and grease.
• Follow fire safety protocols for grills and smokers and ensure safe handling of equipment in potentially uneven outdoor terrain.
• To encourage and abide by all health codes and hand washing guidelines.
• Maintaining daily temperature reheating, cold & hot holding, cooling, equipment temperature logs.
• Fully observe all safety procedures as well…