Cook - Part Time & Full Time

Turfway Park Racing & Gaming; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Turfway Park Racing & Gaming in Florence, KY, is hiring a Cook (Part Time) to safely prepare menu items according to standard recipes. You will operate a range of kitchen equipment, read recipes, and communicate with the BOH team to ensure quality and cost controls.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and about 1 year of food-prep experience; ability to obtain any necessary racing licenses or certifications is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in food preparation preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow recipes and measurements.
• Must be able to obtain any required racing licenses or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepare food items following menu specifications and standard recipes.
• Operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and griddles.
• Read and interpret recipes and measurements; communicate with team members.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen work areas and equipment; sweep and mop floors.
• Cook and assemble menu items; ensure consistency of product to guest.
• Adhere to food cost controls and health/safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Oral and written communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range

Turfway Park Racing & Gaming is a gaming facility in Florence, Kentucky. Turfway Park Racing & Gaming features 850 popular, thrilling, state‑art HRM games, a simulcast area with VIP section, event center, live horse racing, restaurants and bars.

Title: Cook - Part Time

Requisition ID#: 4469

Location: Florence, KY, US, 41042

Property: Turfway Park Racing & Gaming

Job Summary

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

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ability to operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and griddles.
• Requires reading and math skill for recipes and measurements.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand recipes and communicate with other Team Members.
• Responsible for cleaning kitchen work areas and equipment as well as sweeping and mopping floors.
• Actively participates with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble all menu items.
• Adheres to control procedure 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.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Abilities demonstrated in handling the banquets and food outlet effectiveness.
• Be in constant communication with BOH Team Members.
• Maintaining interpersonal working relationship among all personnel.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalence.
• One-year minimum experience in food preparation and food knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to work both front and back line positions.
• Must be able to complete any classes or certifications required.
• Ability to obtain a valid Racing License Racing License.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member 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 Team Member may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The Team Member is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and 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.

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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.

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