Cook II

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Town of Waterloo (NY); On-site; USD 3,732,000 - 4,147,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated is seeking a Cook responsible for food preparation in accordance with prescribed recipes and safety guidelines in our del Lago Resort & Casino kitchen.

The role focuses on consistency, quality and urgency, with a pay range of $27.09–$30.10 per hour. The position requires 18+ years of age, a high school diploma or equivalent, and culinary training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food preparation techniques and methods; familiar with kitchen equipment and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with prescribed recipes and safety guidelines.
• Maintain quality and consistency of dishes; adhere to standards and procedures.
• Adhere to food safety, sanitation, OSHA, and HACCP guidelines; pass Food Service Sanitation course.
• Label and date all food items, store properly and manage inventory.
• Complete daily kitchen setup, line checks, and prep lists; follow kitchen roadmaps.
• Be punctual for pre-shift meetings and participate actively; demonstrate hospitality and professional conduct.
• Work all shifts including holidays, nights, weekends as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training

Job description

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With gaming, hotel, retail and restaurant positions, you can always find what you’re looking for at del Lago. Previous casino-industry experience is not required, but a friendly, positive attitude is. We’ll provide all the training you’ll need to succeed in your job and grow in your career. Whether it’s the fun of the slots or the excitement you only find at the best gaming tables, del Lago will bring the action you’re looking for. Our luxurious 205 room hotel with beds more comfy than home, services that make everyone feel like a high roller and spa treatments to soothe and rejuvenate. Wherever you’re coming from, however long you plan to stay, there’s only one destination in the Finger Lakes region that gives you everything you expect, and then some. Join a winning team today at del Lago Resort & Casino

JOB SUMMARY

The Cook is responsible for food preparation in accordance with prescribed recipes and adherence to safe food handling techniques and practices. Focus on the department objective of - Consistency, Quality and Sense of Urgency.

Pay Range: $27.09-$30.10/hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this class and are not all- inclusive:

• Required to be punctual to pre-shift meeting with a positive attitude and openly participate.
• Consistently provide Old-World Hospitality and deliver Excitement, as well as live the company core values
• Comply with department standards, guidelines, and objectives to include adherence to all Food Service and Sanitation, OSHA, and Hazcom standards and guidelines
• Must pass Food Service Sanitation course and rigorously practice safe food handling
• Clean as you go, clean spills immediately, practice safe knife handling
• Complete daily check lists for position and adhere to kitchen setup roadmaps
• Strictly adhere to all standardized recipes and responsible for maintaining quality of food product and ensure consistency in food delivery and standards
• Possess and use a digital thermometer to verify food temperatures
• Label and date all food items not stored in their original containers
• Adhere to the 5S Principles of ensuring that items are “Sorted”, “Set in Order”, “Systematically Cleaned”, “Standardized”, and “Sustained”
• Update Daily Management Systems board to include respective daily lineup, order guides, prep lists, line checks, perpetual inventories
• Responsible for behaving in a gracious, kind, and warm manner that creates a sense of fondness, as well as professional, courteous, and responsive manner, which reflects positively on the company and its core values
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by department and/or company management

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

In addition to the other duties described herein, every Team Member has the following responsibilities related to compliance with laws and regulations:

• Attend required training sessions offered by the casino
• Obtain required license(s)
• Perform the duties described in compliance with local laws and regulations
• Responsible for taking the necessary steps to ensure minors are not allowed to gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, or purchase tobacco
• Knowledge of the ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures relating to the Team Member’s department
• Knowledge of the property’s programs to address problem gambling
• Consult with the appropriate individuals and maintain an effective system of written policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with the state regulations and Systems of Internal Controls
• Responsible for taking the appropriate steps to investigate exceptions, fraud, and potential violations and report such instances to the appropriate levels of management
• Report any acts of wrongdoing on behalf of any Team Member that they have knowledge of

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent required, culinary training preferred. Knowledge of safe food preparation techniques and methods. Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation. Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and comprehend technical procedures, government regulations, business periodicals, instructions, and correspondence/memos, author reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Attention to detail and accuracy. Maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Must have ability to:

• Required to accurately calculate figures and amounts and perform mathematical functions applicable to business needs
• Interpret and follow through on a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner
• Required to work all shifts including holidays, nights, weekend hours and overtime as business needs dictate
• Required to wear plastic or latex gloves when handling ready to eat foods
• Required to work in kitchen setting with varying temperatures
• Responsible to be physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces

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.