Cook

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Town of Oak Grove (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated seeks a Cook for Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel in Oak Grove, KY. The Cook will safely prepare items per standard recipes and work across all outlets to deliver quality food for guests.

Responsibilities include operating slicers, fryers, ovens and grills, maintaining strict health codes, and delivering excellent guest service in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma required; ServSafe preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a professional kitchen is preferred.
• ServSafe or equivalent food-safety certification is preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Kentucky gaming/racing license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items per recipes.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Provide excellent guest service in all outlets.
• Read recipes and measurements accurately.
• Adhere to food cost controls and health codes.

Skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced work

Guest service

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

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
• Greet guests approaching service area
• Requires reading and math skills 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 relationships among all personnel.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Able to interact with internal and external guests in a friendly/fast manner.
• All internal and external guests must be treated in a manner to ensure complete satisfaction. Always strive to exceed our guests’ expectations.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Willingness to assume overall responsibility relative to the performance of the outlets, work flexible hours and handle high-pressure deadlines.

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 accommodation 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 50lbs. Reasonable accommodation 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 circulation 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.