Cook, Prep

Churchill Downs; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated is seeking a kitchen team member to assist in food preparation and maintain sanitation across daily operations at our New Orleans venue.

The role covers washing, cutting, chopping, and portions handling, as well as assisting with production lists and maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen area. 21+ licensing may be required for certain tracks.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old and able to obtain a racing license from the Louisiana Racing Commission.

Responsibilities

• Washes, peels, cuts, and seeds vegetables and fruits.
• Cleans, cuts, and grinds meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Dips food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them.
• Stir and strain soups and sauces.
• Weighs and measures designated ingredients.
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator.
• Stores foods in designated areas.
• Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils, segregates and removes garbage, and steam cleans or hoses garbage containers.
• Distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
• Implements chefs’ production list on daily basis.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Age requirement 21+

Education

High school education

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Property: Fair Grounds Race Course · Slots · OTB & Casinos

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America's second oldest horse racing track, the Fair Grounds has been a New Orleans staple since 1852. We are a premiere entertainment venue presenting thoroughbred & exotic animal races, slots, video poker and simulcasting year-round. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility and 13 off-track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana.

JOB SUMMARY

Assist workers engage in preparing food by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Washes, peels, cuts, and seeds vegetables and fruits.
• Cleans, cuts, and grinds meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Dips food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them.
• Stir and strain soups and sauces.
• Weighs and measures designated ingredients.
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator.
• Stores foods in designated areas.
• Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils, segregates and removes garbage, and steam cleans or hoses garbage containers.
• Distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
• Implements chefs’ production list on daily basis.
• Perform other assigned duties.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be 21 years old and able to obtain a racing license from the Louisiana Racing Commission.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school education; or up to one year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

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.