COOK - Churchill Downs

Compass Group USA; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Levy at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY, is hiring cooks for the Fall Racing Meet. Seasonal, part-time roles offer flexible hours with competitive wages and opportunities for advancement. The team emphasizes learning, growth, and strong collaboration in a fast-paced food service environment.

Join a renowned venue and help deliver quality meals to guests at Churchill Downs, with potential invitation to Spring Racing Meet for continued employment.

Qualifications

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning and temperatures.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and maintains high standards of cleanliness.
• Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat; ensures items stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintains HACCP standards and follows safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to recipes and timelines.
• Ensures correct portioning and serving temperatures during service.
• Helps with ordering, receiving, and inventory of food and supplies.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in the kitchen environment.
• Assists production planning and reporting as required.

Job description

Levy Sector

Position Title: COOK - Churchill Downs

Pay Range: $16.30, $16.80, or $18.30 based on experience

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages, one in which you can learn and grow and be a part of a great team? We're hiring! Great team member perks like Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app.

From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences. Founded in Chicago 40 years ago as a Delicatessen, Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country.

Join Us for our Fall Meet Hiring Event!

Thursday, October 22nd

• Location: Churchill Downs, Millionaire’s Row
• Time: Arrive anytime between 10am – 12pm
• Address: 700 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208
• Parking: Black or Orange Lots
• Entry: Service Gate 17 near parking lot marker W-11.

¡Acompáñanos en nuestro evento de selección de personal de otoño!

Jueves, 22 de octubre

• Lugar: Churchill Downs, Millionaire’s Row
• Hora: Puedes llegar en cualquier momento entre las 10:00 y las 12:00
• Dirección: 700 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208
• Aparcamiento: Parques negros o naranjas
• Entrada: Puerta de servicio 17, cerca del marcador de aparcamiento W-11.

Levy at Churchill Downs has opportunity for seasonal, part-time employees to join our team for our Fall Racing Meet. Team members that successfully complete the Fall Racing Meet will be invited to return for our Spring Racing Meet in April, which includes the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs is home of the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby has been described by Forbes as one of the "Greatest Bucket-list Sporting Events" in America. Every year, on the first Saturday in May, over 150,000 of guests gather under the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs to create lifelong memories with their friends and family.

• Our Fall Racing Meet lasts from October 25th - November 29th and includes Thanksgiving and Black Friday
• Our Spring Racing Meet lasts from April 24th– June 27th and will include the Kentucky Oaks, the Kentucky Derby, and Downs After Dark

Come and be a part of the most exciting two minutes in sports!

Levy, en Churchill Downs, ofrece la oportunidad a empleados temporales y a tiempo parcial de unirse a nuestro equipo para nuestra temporada de carreras de otoño. Los miembros del equipo que completen con éxito la temporada de carreras de otoño serán invitados a volver para nuestra temporada de carreras de primavera en abril, que incluye el Kentucky Oaks y el Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs es la sede del Derby de Kentucky. La revista Forbes ha descrito el Derby de Kentucky como uno de los «mejores eventos deportivos que hay que ver al menos una vez en la vida» en Estados Unidos. Cada año, el primer sábado de mayo, más de 150 000 visitantes se reúnen bajo las Twin Spires de Churchill Downs para crear recuerdos imborrables junto a sus amigos y familiares.

• Nuestra temporada de carreras de otoño se celebra del 25 de octubre al 29 de noviembre e incluye el Día de Acción de Gracias y el Black Friday

• Nuestra temporada de carreras de primavera se celebra del 24 de abril al 27 de junio e incluirá el Kentucky Oaks, el Kentucky Derby y el Downs After Dark

¡Ven y forma parte de los dos minutos más emocionantes del deporte!

For more information on what we are about as a company, check us out by following the link below: http://www.levyrestaurants.com/who-we-are/

Job Summary

Summary: Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
  • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

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