Cook — Fast-Paced Stadium Kitchen (Instapay)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early wage access)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring at Churchill Downs for kitchen staff to prepare and serve meals across our venues. The role emphasizes safe food-handling, accurate portioning, and consistent quality in a high-volume environment.

We offer competitive wages with Instapay and additional perks as part of a supportive team focused on learning and growth within Levy Restaurants. Join a world-class hospitality operation with opportunities at top sports and entertainment venues.

Qualifications

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions.
• Ensures food is prepared in a safe, sanitary manner following HACCP standards.
• Maintains portion control, proper temperatures and attractive presentation.
• Supports colleagues to deliver fast, friendly service during busy periods.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Quality control

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Compass Group USA is hiring at Churchill Downs for kitchen staff to prepare and serve meals across our venues. The role emphasizes safe food-handling, accurate portioning, and consistent quality in a high-volume environment.

We offer competitive wages with Instapay and additional perks as part of a supportive team focused on learning and growth within Levy Restaurants. Join a world-class hospitality operation with opportunities at top sports and entertainment venues.