Cook, Pastry

Presque Isle Downs, Inc.; Oak Grove (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Presque Isle Downs, Inc. is looking for a Pastry Cook at their Oak Grove property. Responsibilities include preparing food items following recipes and ensuring high-quality service to our guests. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, at least one year of kitchen experience, and excellent communication skills.

Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment. A food safety certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a professional kitchen is preferred.
• Food safe certification from recognized authority preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all food items according to recipes.
• Ensure excellent guest service both internally and externally.
• Follow health codes and hand-washing guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Oak Grove: Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel (the "Property") is a newer facility in a high traffic area in the heart of Oak Grove, Kentucky, and across the street from a large Army post, Ft. Campbell. The Property is 10 miles from Clarksville, TN and less than 60 miles northwest of downtown Nashville, TN.

JOB SUMMARY

The Pastry Cook is responsible for safely preparing food items, following menu specifications and standard recipes, for service to guests in all outlets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 outlets food.
• Provide excellent guest service to both internal and external guests.
• Requires reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand Basic English in order to read recipes and communicate with other team members.
• 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.
• Prepare written food requisition for supplies and food items for production in the workstation inventory.
• 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 fast-paced environment.
• Work flexible hours and handle high pressure deadlines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a professional kitchen area is preferred.
• Working knowledge of baking & pastry terms preferred.
• Basic knowledge of culinary techniques and ability to execute recipes in a timely manner preferred.
• Food safe certification from recognized authority (SERV Safe certification, etc.) preferred.
• High volume (greater than 500 guests) experience preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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 50 lbs. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulation 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.