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PENN Entertainment


Job Location:

Toledo, OH - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 15 - 15
Posted: 24 October 2026 (4 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WERE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

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 coworkers 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.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individuals 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 benefitssuch as day-one medical coverage 401(k) matching and annual performance bonusmayvaryby time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

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

WE LOVE OUR WORK.
Culinary Apprentice Program

Our 16-week Culinary Apprentice Program combines hands-on training with culinary education and skill development. Apprentices will rotate through various culinary outlets and positions learning essential cooking techniques daily operations and the fundamentals of the hotel and hospitality industry. Training pace may vary based on business needs and each apprentices progress.

Meet the Chef Event

Join us on Wednesday November 4 at 10:00 AM to meet our chefs learn more about the program and explore potential career paths. The event will last approximately 90 minutes.

Please arrive on time! Seating is limited and doors will close five minutes after the event begins.

Qualifications and Benefits

Were looking for candidates with a passion for cooking creativity and a desire to learn. Previous culinary experience is not required as candidates with little to no experience may qualify.

  • Starting pay: $15.32 per hour
  • After successful program completion: Graduates may be offered positions starting at $16.26 per hour
  • Employment: Full-time opportunities
  • Benefits: Day 1 eligibility for medical dental vision 401(k) and more

Take the first step toward a rewarding culinary career!

  • Practice professionalism and quality in service
  • Understand the requirements for proper sanitation improve and maintain kitchen standards
  • Gain an understanding in using and maintaining of food service equipment and tools
  • Learn specific culinary styles techniques and cooking methods
  • Become familiar with each kitchen and the job duties for each area
  • Become knowledgeable with the assigned kitchens functions and the operations involved in hotel/hospitality culinary area
  • Help prepare food items as instructed
  • Cook and prepare food products including cutting trimming chopping slicing carving mixing cooking sautéing grilling frying broiling baking and steaming and application of other preparation techniques as required for preparation of food for venues serviced directly from the kitchen
  • Maintain freshness of food items by rotating items as needed and maintaining items at appropriate temperatures.
  • Perform tasks to ensure an attractive and safe physical appearance of working areas including cleaning and sanitizing all areas.
  • Follow company procedures for preparing recipes and products.
  • Prepare display or serve food products as necessary including retrieving arranging garnishing setting up displaying carving and serving.
  • Safe and efficient use of all kitchen equipment.
  • Follow safety and sanitation protocols and procedures as outlined by company and state requirements.
BRING US YOUR BEST.
  • A passion for the delivery of quality customer service.
  • Candidate must be a team player dedicated to succeed in the culinary profession.
  • Strong oral communication skills and ability to understand and follow directions
  • Candidates should have strong organizational time management and communication skills
  • The ability to work a flexible schedule including: days evenings weekends and holidays as business demands
  • Ability to accurately calculate figures measurements and amounts applicable to business needs including but not limited to counting money weights measures percentages and convert metric to imperial after training.
  • It is important for the Apprentices long-term success that they are comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook) as they are a part of our industry and as a training culinarian you will be expected to organize spreadsheets (log book and recipes) write letters layout buffet line diagrams and communicate via email.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

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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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