Line Cook: Fast-Paced, High-Volume Kitchen

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

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