Lead Cook & Culinary Team Leader

Churchill Downs; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated seeks an experienced kitchen supervisor to oversee food preparation during each shift, ensuring top quality and efficient operations. You will monitor purchasing, staffing, and inventory while training and guiding staff to meet objectives.

The role requires health-conscious practices and adherence to standards across all kitchen stations. Responsibilities include maintaining standards, supervising cooks, evaluating performance, and ensuring consistent flavor,

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a multi-venue kitchen environment.
• Five years progressive kitchen experience or equivalent culinary education.
• Knowledge of stocks, soups, and mother sauces with strong sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of all foods during assigned shift, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Maintain department standards, guidelines, and inventory control.
• Train, motivate, and evaluate staff to meet objectives.
• Monitor cooking techniques and tasting results for consistency.
• Inspect kitchen areas to uphold company and health standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Own tools

Stocks & sauces

Kitchen operations

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary credential or apprenticeship

Supervisory experience

Tools

Slicer

Steamer

Deep fryer

Ovens

Broiler

Grill

Mixer

Kettle

Flat top

Choppers

Knives

Job description

Churchill Downs Incorporated seeks an experienced kitchen supervisor to oversee food preparation during each shift, ensuring top quality and efficient operations. You will monitor purchasing, staffing, and inventory while training and guiding staff to meet objectives.

The role requires health-conscious practices and adherence to standards across all kitchen stations. Responsibilities include maintaining standards, supervising cooks, evaluating performance, and ensuring consistent flavor,