Sous Chef

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Regular Full-Time

Overview: We&rsquo;re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you&rsquo;ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You&rsquo;ll work with an incredibly diverse set of co-workers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You&rsquo;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. <br /> <br /> <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pennentertainment.com/careers/life-at-penn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>HERE</u></a>&nbsp;to learn more about our Day 1 Benefits, 401k Program, Company Perks, Career Opportunities, Advancement Programs, Scholarships and more!</p> </div> </div> </div>
Responsibilities: The Lead Cook is responsible for the day-to-day operations in the assigned outlet/s. The Lead Cook is responsible for coordinating activities and training of cooks, and other kitchen staff engaged in preparing and cooking foods for various outlets to ensure an efficient and effective food service and product.<br /> <br />ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<br /><ul><li>Responsible to the Sous and Executive Chef successful performance of assigned duties.</li><li>Responsible for the supervision and performance of cooks and kitchen employees.</li><li>Plans and coordinates menus along withSous Chef and Executive Chef.</li><li>Determines time and sequence of cooking operations to meets meal serving hours.</li><li>Delegates to Cooks the responsibilities for preparation of foods via production sheets.</li><li>Directs other kitchen staff engaged in preparing, cooking, and serving food.</li><li>Maintains sanitation levels of all kitchens as described by the company, local and state health departments. </li><li>Ensures that all budgeted food costs and payroll costs are maintained.</li><li>Reviews menus and analyzes recipes.</li><li>Trains, schedules, and evaluates kitchen employees.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining and monitoring employees’ time.</li><li>Trains kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery. Establishes maintenance schedules in conjunction with manufacturer’s instructions for all equipment. </li><li>Must work well under pressure, and meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.</li><li>Adhere to all corporate and local policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.</li><li>Must at all times demonstrate ethical and cooperative behavior with guests, co-workers and leadership.</li><li>Performs other duties as may be assigned by department and/or company management.</li></ul>SHIFT LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES<br /><ul><li>This position has shift lead responsibilities for the kitchen workers within their assigned outlet.</li></ul>
Requirements: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. <br /> <ul> <li>Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.</li> <li>High school diploma or G.E.D required.</li> <li>Associates/Technical degree in culinary required.</li> <li>5 to 7 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li> <li>Must possess Serv-Safe or equivalent certification, with a comprehensive understanding of all food safety and sanitation requirements.</li> <li>The position requires math skills as well as the ability to measure, and estimate, and the ability to multi task, posses proper knife skills, basic food knowledge inclusive of specifications (size, shape, color, package size, weight) as defined by hiring management.</li> <li>Position requires scheduling flexibility, may be required to work weekends, holidays, overnight, or overtime, based upon scheduling and business needs.</li> <li>Must be able to demonstrate and ensure that daily work performed is conducted within HACCP, NSF, OSHA, local department of health guidelines.</li> <li>Ability to read, write and speak English required.</li> <li>Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are required.</li> <li>Ability to work as part of a team and to promote cooperative approach between departments.</li> <li>Ability to work unsupervised.</li> </ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS <ul> <li>Frequent brisk walking, climbing stairs, bending, lifting, stretching, reaching, kneeling, squatting, and standing for long periods of time.</li> <li>Working in small, confined areas, with floors, which are or may become slippery in the process of conducting work activities.</li> <li>Walking and/or standing 95% of the time.</li> <li>Lifting from 75 to 100 pounds to stack, store or move materials, supplies and equipment.</li> <li>Push and pull carts and equipment weighing 250 pounds.</li> <li>Enter walk-ins of -10 degrees to working conditions of 110 degrees</li> </ul> WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee mostly works inside the building. The employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles, toxic fumes and/or chemicals.</li> <li>The noise level in the work environment is loud.</li> <li>Exposure to bright lighting.</li> <li>Exposure to unrestricted second-hand smoke.</li> </ul> <br /> <h2 class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job">STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.</h2> <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p>We&rsquo;ve grown to become the most innovative omnichannel provider of entertainment experiences, thanks to our 12 retail brands representing 43 destinations across North America, and online gaming via theScore |BET.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability &mdash; for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </div>