Cook

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

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Oak Grove: Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel (the “Property”) is a newer facility in a high traffic area in the heart of Oak Grove, Kentucky, and across the street from a large Army post, Ft. Campbell. The Property is 10 miles from Clarksville, TN and less than 60 miles northwest of downtown Nashville, TN.

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.
• To 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.

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.

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.