Line Cook

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated is seeking a Line Cook at our Sioux City property. You will safely prepare food items, follow menu specifications and recipes, and provide service to all guests in a fast-paced kitchen.

Key responsibilities include operating kitchen equipment, maintaining sanitation, ensuring portion control, and collaborating with team to deliver high-quality dishes across station lines. A high school diploma and 1 year of kitchen experience are preferred; gaming licensing where

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.

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.
• Follows recipe specifications and measurements with reading and math skills.
• Works with other kitchen staff to cook, prepare, dish, and assemble all menu items.
• Maintains sanitation and nutrition practices for safety.
• Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment.
• Creates sauces and derivatives of mother sauces.
• Ensures proper portion sizes and quality standards.
• Prepares written food requisitions for supplies and inventory.
• Keeps knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.
• Stores food items properly at close of service.
• Ensures safety and security of staff and guests.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Teamwork

Kitchen sanitation knowledge

Food handling techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary classes or certifications

Job description

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City is an award-winning gaming destination with more than 675 slot machines, live table game action, first-class amenities, and heart-pounding entertainment. The property’s Hard Rock Hotel is a AAA Four Diamond rated hotel; a distinction which only five percent of the more than 28,000 properties approved by AAA achieve. Complementing the hotel and casino are three bars and two restaurants including Fuel American Grill and Main + Abbey, a AAA Three Diamond rated restaurant. Putting the ‘Rock’ in ‘Hard Rock’, guests are invited to experience the legends of music by exploring Hard Rock’s expansive memorabilia collection with iconic pieces from SLASH to Johnny Cash!

JOB SUMMARY

The Line Cook is responsible for safely preparing food items, following menu specifications and recipes, and providing service to all guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and thorough with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment as part of a team
• Basic to advanced knowledge of kitchen sanitation and regulations for workplace safety
• Basic to advanced knowledge of food handling techniques, preparation, cooking procedures, and culinary terminology

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• The employee is required to stand for the duration of the shift.
• 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 be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is subject to endure heat and moisture in a kitchen setting.
• The employee may be required to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The work environment may vary in levels of crowds, noise, and smoke, depending on the assigned station and customer volume.

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 made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.