Fuel Grill Cook - Fast-Paced Casino Kitchen

Churchill Downs; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated is seeking a Cook for its Sioux City property, responsible for safely preparing food items, following recipes, and providing service to all guests.

You will operate a wide range of kitchen equipment and work as part of a team to ensure timely, high-quality meals while adhering to sanitation standards and safety practices. Flexibility for long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Additional years of experience required for upper-level cooks.
• Additional culinary classes or certifications required for upper-level cooks.
• Must obtain valid gaming license, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
• Operates kitchen equipment, including slicers, steamers, deep fryers, ovens, broilers, grills, mixers, kettles, and griddles.
• Utilizes reading and math skills to follow recipe specifications and measurements.
• Actively participates with other kitchen staff and to cook, prepare, dish, and assemble all menu items.
• Verifies that all sanitation and nutrition practices are maintained.
• Performs general upkeep and cleaning duties, such as mopping floors, wiping countertops, cleaning food prep areas, etc.
• Creates compound sauces and derivatives of the mother sauces.
• Verifies that all portion sizes, quality standards, departmental rules, policies, and procedures are adhered to.
• Prepare written food requisition for supplies and food items for production in the workstation and inventory purposes.
• Maintains knowledge of all kitchen equipment operation, including tear down, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Completes preparation records and stores food items properly at close of meal service.
• Ensures the safety and security of staff and guests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Teamwork

Kitchen sanitation

Culinary knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year professional kitchen experience

Culinary certifications (preferred)

Job description

Churchill Downs Incorporated is seeking a Cook for its Sioux City property, responsible for safely preparing food items, following recipes, and providing service to all guests.

You will operate a wide range of kitchen equipment and work as part of a team to ensure timely, high-quality meals while adhering to sanitation standards and safety practices. Flexibility for long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.