Cook (FT)

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Berlin (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid personal time

Holiday pay

401(k) options

Job summary

Ocean Downs Casino, part of Churchill Downs Incorporated, is hiring for a full-time position near Ocean City, MD. The pay is $17.00 per hour, with benefits including medical, paid time off, and 401(k). Join an overnight team delivering guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include food prep, maintaining cleanliness, following recipes, and ensuring service excellence. A High School diploma is preferred, and candidates should have 1–2 years related experience and the

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience.
• English language proficiency to perform duties.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate with guests and staff.
• Must be able to obtain and keep a Maryland Lottery Agency license.

Responsibilities

• Creates a fun, entertaining environment and ensures service excellence.
• Prepares food as directed by the Chef or Sous Chef to recipes and standards.
• Familiarity with fast-food and short-order cooking; multitask effectively.
• Performs related duties in short-order outlets and assists with prep work.
• Keeps working areas clean and sanitary per Health Department codes.
• Promotes guest relations, teamwork, and a positive atmosphere.

Skills

Experience 1-2 years

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Located in Berlin, Maryland, Ocean Downs Casino is a premier entertainment destination offering exciting gaming experiences, live harness racing, and exceptional hospitality. As part of Churchill Downs Incorporated, we are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace where team members thrive. We value diverse perspectives and believe collaboration drives innovation and success. At Ocean Down s, we foster a culture of respect, continuous learning, and growth—empowering our team to deliver unforgettable experiences for our guests while achieving our shared vision.

JOB SUMMARY

The pay for this position is $17.00 / hour. Exciting opportunity to work at Ocean Downs Casino only 10 minutes from the beautiful beaches and boardwalk of Ocean City, MD! Have fun in the sun while pursuing an exciting career in the casino industry. Work with an awesome overnight team while ensuring a good time for our guests. This is a full time, year around, developmental position with an excellent compensation package. This includes medical, paid sick time, paid vacation time, paid personal time, holiday pay and 401k options. If you possess the desire to work for a great company, then we would love to have you!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates and ensures a fun-filled, entertaining and exciting environment where the flawless delivery and execution of service excellence is paramount.
• Prepares food as directed by the Chef or Sous Chef to the specifications of recipes and standards.
• Fully versed in fast food and short order cooking methods; able to multitask.
• Able to perform related duties in short order outlets.
• Able to perform food prep work, i.e., chopping, dicing, slicing.
• Ensures that the working area is clean and sanitary in accordance with Local, State and Federal Health Department codes.
• Promotes outstanding customer relations.
• Promotes honesty and trust among the team.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• One (1) to Two (2) years related experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the necessary functions of this position.
• Ability to consistently comprehend, retain and execute written, verbal and demonstrated directions, explanations and guidance.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and effectively communicate with guests, co-workers and management
• Must be able to obtain and keep a License issued by the Maryland State Lottery Agency required of all Gaming establishment employees.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to lift twenty (20) pounds without difficulty, repeatedly.
• Must be able to sit, walk or stand for extended periods of time without difficulty.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which includes days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

OCEAN DOWNS CASINO

OceanDowns has been delivering exceptional entertainment experiences in Maryland’s Eastern Shore region, combining horse racing, casino gaming, live events, and dining—all in a community-focused setting that celebrates the spirit of Eastern Shore hospitality.

All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, promotion, or other employment opportunities without regard to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, 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.