Cook, Pastry

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel; Oak Grove (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel is looking for a Cook, Pastry to operate kitchen equipment and prepare food items consistently. The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma, preferably with one year of professional kitchen experience.

Responsibilities include cooking, dishing up food, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Applicants should have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Join our team in Oak Grove, Kentucky, close to major markets like Bowling Green.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a professional kitchen preferred.
• Basic knowledge of culinary techniques and ability to execute recipes.
• Ability to maintain a valid Kentucky gaming or racing license.

Responsibilities

• Operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, and deep fryer.
• Cook and assemble all outlet food in collaboration with staff.
• Prepare food items according to standard recipes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication skills

Fast-paced work

Guest interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food-safe certification

Culinary techniques knowledge

Job description

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel (the “Property”) is a newer facility located in a high‑traffic area in the heart of Oak Grove, Kentucky, across the street from Ft. Campbell, with easy access to Clarksville, TN and less than 60 miles northwest of downtown Nashville, TN.

Title: Cook, Pastry

Requisition ID#: 4083

Location: Oak Grove, KY, 42262

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and griddles.
• Cook, prepare, dish‑up and assemble all outlet food in collaboration with staff.
• Provide excellent guest service to internal and external guests.
• Apply reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Read, write, speak and understand basic English to read recipes and communicate with team members.
• Follow control procedures for food costs and quality.
• Adhere to all health codes and hand‑washing guidelines.
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
• Prepare written food requisitions for supplies and food items for production in the workstation inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Maintain interpersonal working relationships among all personnel.
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
• Interact with guests in a friendly, efficient manner.
• Treat all guests with respect and strive to exceed expectations.
• Work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Work flexible hours and meet high‑pressure deadlines.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in a professional kitchen is preferred.
• Working knowledge of baking and pastry terms preferred.
• Basic knowledge of culinary techniques and ability to execute recipes in a timely manner preferred.
• Food‑safe certification from a recognized authority (e.g., ServSafe) preferred.
• High‑volume experience (greater than 500 guests) preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming or racing license.

Physical Requirements and 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 accommodations may be provided. Employees are 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 speak or hear. Employees may need to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Nearest major market: Bowling Green