Cashier, F&B

Churchill Downs; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated in New Orleans seeks a skilled line cook to prepare dishes per executive chef's recipes, ensuring quality and guest satisfaction. You will work various stations and manage portions and temps.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, ability to thrive in high-volume environments, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays. 21+ with racing license eligibility may be required at times; teamwork and safety come first.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible hours (nights, weekends, holidays).
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, soups, sauces, and desserts per recipes and menus.
• Operate sauté, broiler, fryer, pizza ovens, and pantry stations.
• Expedite line by reading and calling tickets.
• Control portion sizes and prepare food to meet pars and quality standards.
• Organize cooks’ line and storage areas.
• Alert Executive Chef to potential food hazards and waste.

Skills

Food prep

Sauté station

Line coordination

FIFO

Safety & temps

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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Property: Fair Grounds Race Course · Slots · OTB & Casinos

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America's second oldest horse racing track, the Fair Grounds has been a New Orleans staple since 1852. We are a premiere entertainment venue presenting thoroughbred & exotic animal races, slots, video poker and simulcasting year-round. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility and 13 off-track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana.

JOB SUMMARY

Prepares food for guests in accordance with the recipes set by the executive chef. Ensures meal quality and guest satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cut and prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, soups, sauces, and desserts by following recipes and picture presentations of menu items
• Works sauté, broiler, fryer, pizza ovens, and pantry stations
• Expedite the line by accurately reading and calling tickets
• Controls portion sizes of meats, salads, entrees, seafood, and appetizers, as well as preparing food daily to meet pars
• Organizes cooks’ line, which includes shelves, freezers, and reach-in refrigerators
• Alerts Executive Chef to Potential Food Hazards, food spoilage, and preventable waste
• Ensure that food is held, reheated, and frozen at correct temperatures
• Marks, dates, covers, and rotates all perishable and non-perishable foods using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method
• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be 21 years or older. Must be able to obtain a Racing License from the Louisiana Racing Commission.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent. Ability to work in a high-volume environment. Excellent verbal communications skills with strong attention to detail. Be a self-starter and work with minimum supervision. Ability to work overtime and flexible hours as required including nights, weekends and holidays. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common documentation. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from team members, regulatory agencies or members of the staff. Ability to write and present information to management in a reasonable manner. Ability to perform normal mathematical computations about the implementation of current duties. Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts and draws valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several variables.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Constant wrist motion, sit, hear and eye/hand coordination; Frequently speak, read, write, stand, walk, bend and stoop; Occasionally lift, carry, push and pull. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk. The employee frequently is also required to stand, walk and reach with arms and hands, bend and can lift at least 25 pounds. Office/Casino environment; Subject to outdoor temperature. Exposed to bright lights and noise at times. The work environment consists of very non-demanding surroundings with a low noise level.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Work With Us

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.