Culinary Apprentice Program Event - 11/4/2026 @ 10 a.m.PENN Entertainment

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 apprentice’s 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

We’re 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.