Pastry Cook: Fast-Paced Casino Hotel Kitchen

Presque Isle Downs; Oak Grove (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated is seeking a Pastry Cook to safely prepare menu items across all outlets in a high-traffic kitchen. You will follow standard recipes, operate multiple kitchen stations, and work with the culinary team to ensure consistent quality for guests.

The role requires reading and math skills for recipes, a high school diploma, and preferably 1 year of kitchen experience plus a ServSafe-style certification; Kentucky gaming license eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a professional kitchen preferred.
• Working knowledge of baking & pastry terms preferred.
• Basic knowledge of culinary techniques and ability to execute recipes timely.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification preferred.
• Experience with high-volume service preferred.
• Able to obtain Kentucky gaming/racing license.

Responsibilities

• Operate kitchen equipment (slicer, steamer, fryer, ovens, griddle, mixer, kettle).
• Cook and assemble items for all outlets according to recipes.
• Provide excellent guest service to internal and external guests.
• Read, write, and follow recipes and measurements.
• Prepare written food requisitions for supplies.
• Adhere to food costs and health/safety standards.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Guest interaction

Customer satisfaction

Fast-paced work

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ year in professional kitchen

Baking & pastry terms knowledge

Culinary techniques knowledge

ServSafe certification (preferred)

High-volume kitchen experience

Kentucky gaming/racing license eligibility

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Churchill Downs Incorporated is seeking a Pastry Cook to safely prepare menu items across all outlets in a high-traffic kitchen. You will follow standard recipes, operate multiple kitchen stations, and work with the culinary team to ensure consistent quality for guests.

The role requires reading and math skills for recipes, a high school diploma, and preferably 1 year of kitchen experience plus a ServSafe-style certification; Kentucky gaming license eligibility is required.