Cook - FT/ $16.50hr

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming in Calvert City, Kentucky is seeking a Cook to safely prepare food items according to recipes and standards. You will work with the kitchen team to dish up meals, maintain cleanliness, and uphold health codes while delivering excellent guest service.

The role requires reading recipes, following measurements, and a collaborative approach in a busy casino kitchen environment. A strong work ethic and ability to multitask are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal relations with staff and guests.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide excellent guest service and exceed expectations.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items safely following recipes and standards.
• Assist with assembling and presenting dishes to guests.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in cooking areas and equipment.
• Provide friendly service and greet guests at the service area.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Job description

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Property: Marshall Yards Racing · Gaming

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Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming is a newly constructed facility in a high-traffic area in Calvert City, Kentucky at the intersection of I-69 and I-24. The Property will feature nearly 240 state-of-the-art historical racing machines (“HRMs”), a sports bar and a retail sportsbook, simulcast wagering, and food and beverage offerings. The Assistant General Manager will be responsible for leading the successful overall direction, administration, and coordination of all operating activities of Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming including Pre-opening activities, culture creation, staffing, compliance with all regulatory requirements, and the ongoing operations of historical racing machine operations, gaming operations, simulcast operations, sportsbook operations, and entertainment operations.

JOB SUMMARY

The Cook is responsible for preparing food items safely, following menu specifications and standard recipes, to serve guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive, but a general illustration. It may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary.

• 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 food.
• Provide excellent guest service to both internal and external guests.
• Greeting guests approaching the service area.
• Requires reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand Basic English to read recipes and communicate with other team members.
• Adheres to control procedures 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 a written food requisition for supplies and food items for production in the workstation – inventory.
• Meticulously clean all food preparation areas and kitchen equipment to ensure a healthy and clean environment for all Food and Beverage team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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 a fast-paced environment.

Must be able to work an alternate schedule with a minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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 a fast-paced environment.

Must be able to work an alternate schedule with a minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. 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 required to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and the 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.