Banquet Kitchen Lead: Kitchen Leadership & Prep

Calder Casino; Florence (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated's Turfway Park Racing & Gaming in Northern Kentucky is seeking an experienced Banquet Cook to prepare all food items for banquets according to standard recipes and menus, supervise assistants, and ensure safety and sanitation.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen, including long hours and occasional nights and weekends; culinary education preferred and a gaming license where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary school degree or two-year technical degree preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Must obtain valid gaming license, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
• Assists the Banquet Chef in planning and executing banquet.
• Provides direction to cooks assisting with banquet.
• Serves as a point of contact during the absence of Banquet Chef.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as slicers, steamers, deep fryers, ovens, broilers, grills, mixers, kettles, and griddles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Sanitation knowledge

Culinary terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school degree or 2-year technical degree preferred

3–5 years in a professional kitchen

Gaming license where applicable

Job description

Churchill Downs Incorporated's Turfway Park Racing & Gaming in Northern Kentucky is seeking an experienced Banquet Cook to prepare all food items for banquets according to standard recipes and menus, supervise assistants, and ensure safety and sanitation.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen, including long hours and occasional nights and weekends; culinary education preferred and a gaming license where applicable.