Cook

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel; Oak Grove (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel is seeking a Cook to prepare food items safely for guest service. The role involves operating kitchen equipment, preparing food according to standard recipes, and maintaining high guest service standards.

Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, at least 1 year of kitchen experience, and be certified in food safety. Working knowledge of culinary techniques is preferred. Join our team in Oak Grove, KY for a rewarding career!

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare food following specifications and standard recipes.
• Knowledge of culinary techniques and terms.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepare food items for service to guests.
• Operate kitchen equipment effectively.
• Ensure guest satisfaction through excellent service.

Skills

Kitchen equipment operation

Food preparation and assembly

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year experience in kitchen

Food safety certification

Job description

Title: Cook

Requisition ID: 4425

Location: Oak Grove, KY, 42262

Property: Oak Grove Racing

• Gaming
• Hotel

Job Summary

The Cook is responsible for safely preparing food items, following menu specifications and standard recipes, for service to guests in all outlets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and griddles.
• Actively participates with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble all outlets food.
• Provide excellent guest service to both internal and external guests.
• Greets guests approaching service area.
• Requires reading and math skill for recipes and measurements.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand Basic English in order to read recipes and communicate with other team members.
• Adheres to control procedure for food costs and quality.
• Encourage and abide by all health codes and hand washing guidelines.
• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
• Be able to create compound sauces and derivatives of the mother sauces including the knowledge of Beurre Blancs.
• Prepare written food requisition for supplies and food items for production in the workstation – inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.
• All internal and external guests must be treated in a manner to ensure complete satisfaction. Always strive to exceed our guests’ expectations.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Abilities demonstrated in handling the banquets and food outlet effectiveness.
• Maintaining interpersonal working relationship among all personnel.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Able to interact with internal and external guests in a friendly/fast manner.

Education and Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a professional kitchen area is preferred.
• Working knowledge of culinary terms preferred.
• Basic knowledge of culinary techniques and ability to execute recipes in a timely manner is preferred.
• Food safe certification from recognized authority (ServSafe certification, etc.) is preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 25lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.

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