Casino Kitchen Cook – Fast-Paced, Flavorful Creations

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Oak Grove (KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated is seeking a Cook for Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, in Oak Grove, Kentucky. The role focuses on safely preparing menu items according to recipes for guests across outlets.

Responsibilities include operating a full range of kitchen equipment, supporting staff in food production, and ensuring quality and cost controls while maintaining health and safety standards. Kentucky gaming licensing is required or pursued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of professional kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic culinary terms knowledge preferred.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification preferred.
• Able to obtain Kentucky gaming/racing license.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepare food items per menu and recipes.
• Operate kitchen equipment (slicer, steamer, fryers, ovens, grills, mixer).
• Prepare and plate items for all outlets with consistency.
• Provide excellent guest service to internal and external guests.
• Read and communicate using basic English for recipes and orders.

Skills

Banquets handling

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Guest interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year kitchen experience preferred

Job description

Churchill Downs Incorporated is seeking a Cook for Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, in Oak Grove, Kentucky. The role focuses on safely preparing menu items according to recipes for guests across outlets.

Responsibilities include operating a full range of kitchen equipment, supporting staff in food production, and ensuring quality and cost controls while maintaining health and safety standards. Kentucky gaming licensing is required or pursued.