Line Cook - Slack's Seafood and Steakhouse

Line Cook – Slack's Seafood and Steakhouse – Full‑Time

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. Join us at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Starting Salary $18 to $20 per hr

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Foster a fun environment and serve as a gracious host to all guests and co‑workers.
• Promote a positive influence in the community and participate in company‑sponsored events.
• Perform assigned functions within the kitchen such as broiler, sauté, pantry, prep and production when needed.
• Accept direction during day‑to‑day operations to ensure culinary standards and operational guidelines within a specific outlet for a specific shift.
• Efficiently prepare 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.
• Bake, roast, broil, and stem meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Add seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking.
• Observe and test foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with a fork to determine that food is cooked.
• Carve meats, portion food and serving plates, add sauces, and garnish serving to fill orders.
• Exhibit knife skills, classic cuts and sharpening.
• Wash, peel, cut and shred vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
• Support safety and accident prevention programs (nonslip footwear, knife handling, and proper lifting).
• Partner with culinary leadership to work as a team to ensure coordinated workflow during shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Act as a role model to other employees and always present oneself as a credit to the Company and encourage others to do the same.
• 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.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, gaming laws and regulations, and perform all job duties in a safe and responsible manner.
• Meet department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirements.
• Perform any job duty needed to promote productivity in the efficient administration of business or any reasonable request made by your supervisor or management personnel.

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