Cook

Churchill Downs Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Co. Fair Grounds is seeking a line cook to prepare foods according to recipes set by the executive chef, ensuring meal quality and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include station prep, reading tickets to expedite orders, controlling portions, maintaining FIFO, rotating stock, and keeping workstations clean and sanitized. Must be 21+ and able to obtain a racing license; overtime and weekend hours required.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old and able to obtain a racing license from the Louisiana Racing Commission.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for guests according to recipes set by the executive chef.
• 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.
• Organizes cooks’ line, including 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 FIFO.
• Cleans and sanitizes workstations according to cleaning schedules.
• Prepares menu items following quality and presentation standards set forth by the Executive Chef.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID5349-Posted10/21/2026-Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Co-PM Food & Beverage-Fair Grounds-LA Fairgrounds

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
• Cleans and sanitizes workstations according to cleaning schedules
• Adheres to opening and closing policies and procedures
• Prepares menu items following quality and presentation standards set forth by the Executive Chef
• Cooks’ meat, seafood, and poultry to desired temperatures
• Re-stocks menu items throughout shift according to assigned parts
• Assists in the preparation of food items for other food and beverage outlets
• Performs all duties in a manner that continually supports the vision, mission, values, and principles of the company
• Performs all duties in a manner that adheres to the service standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be 21 years old and 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.

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.

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