Were always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, youll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. Youll work with an incredibly diverse set of co-workers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. Youll 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.

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This position qualifies for a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

PLUS Competitive Benefits Packages, 401K Program with a Company Match, Property Amenity Discounts (F&B outlets, Starbucks, Retail and Spa) and more!

Delivers superior internal and external guest service the Ameristar Way by ensuring every interaction includes our Six Core Service Standards (Look sharp, smile and greet the guest; Be friendly, polite and use courteous language; Provide especially timely and knowledgeable service and then some; Always find solutions to guests problems; Use the guests name when appropriate; Thank the guest and invite him or her back.); and work harmoniously with fellow team members.

• Staff, schedule, evaluate, train, develop and monitor culinary team. Recommend wage increases, promotions, demotions, discipline and other employment actions for team members.
• Understand department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget to achieve effective supervision of department; adjust daily schedule according to business levels.
• Oversee all cooking operations, including methods of preparation, portion control, monitoring timeliness of food delivery and garnishing; ensuring a high quality preparation and attractive presentation of all food to meet corporate standards and policies.
• Observe and monitor staff adherence to health department regulations regarding food handling, storage, temperature, and cleanliness of work environment.
• Assist Chef de Cuisine in developing and implementing department management plans including budgets, labor schedules and systems of accountability.
• Assist Chef de Cuisine f in developing and implementing policies, procedures and rules including operations manuals, to promote compliance with company and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure proper communication between front of house and back of house operations while taking ownership of all responsible areas.
• Ensure periodic quality checks for all products, i.e., temperature checks are conducted.
• Meet daily deadlines of opening, creating, and posting table-talks for specials and produces sample dishes for pre-shifts in a timely manner and reviews nightly special postings, prep level reports, and critical inventory comparisons.
• Ensure periodic quality checks for all products, i.e., temperature checks are conducted.
• Monitor food purchasing, staffing, food preparation and food inventory in order to control food and labor cost and waste, ensuring adherence to the budget. Monitor and evaluate food preparation by observing cooking techniques and tasting results to ensure food quality and consistency according to standards.
• Open and close work area at scheduled times, ensuring full preparation for operation/function; ensure cleanliness and security of company assets.
• Assist in developing menu changes to ensure variety and food quality.
• Monitor and advise on storage of food items to ensure quality of food and compliance with health requirements.
• Coordinate with front-of-the-house staff to ensure effective expedition of food orders and service. Monitor work areas to ensure cleanliness standards are achieved and customer requests are addressed and resolved.
• Help write and cost recipes while developing a collection of recipes in a recipe book.
• Oversee and ensure all stations are properly stocked and set up.
• Initiate periodickitchen walkthroughsto ensurequality offood meetscorporate specifications and cleanliness standards.
• Oversee and ensure all kitchen equipment and working conditions are well maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Completion of a culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship and four (4) years of progressive food preparation experience. Minimum of one year in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Computer literacy to include Excel Spreadsheet and Word experience.

• Possession of, and ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers and gaming license within assigned state of employment
• Must successfully pass background check
• Must successfully pass an alcohol and drug screening
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age

Weve 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 ESPN BET and 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.

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