Prep Cook

Churchill Downs; Dumfries, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rose Gaming Resort is a major gaming and entertainment complex located in Dumfries, Virginia, operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated. The Prep Cook role supports the food and beverage department by preparing food prior to the cooking stage, communicating with co-workers, and assisting with deliveries and storage.

The position requires physical endurance and adherence to safety and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Must possess basic culinary knowledge with the ability to follow directions and the desire to advance into a skilled cooking position.
• Must be able to stand for longer than 8 hours
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Keeping the kitchen clean and orderly
• Ensuring all ingredients are in stock for the Chef to complete their menu.
• Washing cutlery and dishes
• Parboiling foods, allowing the Chef to prepare the menu more efficiently.
• Seasoning and preparing the necessary ingredients for cooking.
• Preparing some dishes such as salads or other less complex menu items
• Setting out all the Chef’s ingredients before each shift and refill as necessary

Skills

Basic culinary knowledge

Team player

Safety and sanitation awareness

Education

Virginia Racing Commission License

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

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The Rose Gaming Resort is a $480 million gaming and entertainment complex destination, located alongside I-95 in Dumfries, Virginia. Along with exciting gaming action, The Rose Gaming Resort provides a luxury hotel, eight bars and restaurants, a space for meetings and events, 50,000+ square foot gaming space and over 1,650 Historical Horse Racing machines, and over 80 acres of green space. The Rose Gaming Resort generates an estimated $35.5 million in annual tax revenues and employs more than 500 team members.

JOB SUMMARY

The Prep Cook is responsible for supporting the food and beverage department by preparing food prior to the cooking stage. Duties include cutting vegetables and fruit, rotating items on the buffet lines, provides internal guest service by effectively communicating with co-workers and assists with separating deliveries and storing items in proper storage areas. Performs additional job duties as assigned by Sous Chef.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeping the kitchen clean and orderly
• Ensuring all ingredients are in stock for the Chef to complete their menu.
• Washing cutlery and dishes
• Parboiling foods, allowing the Chef to prepare the menu more efficiently.
• Seasoning and preparing the necessary ingredients for cooking.
• Preparing some dishes such as salads or other less complex menu items
• Setting out all the Chef’s ingredients before each shift and refill as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

In addition to the other duties described herein, each Team Member has the following responsibilities related to compliance with laws and regulations.

• Attend required training sessions offered by the Company.
• Obtain and retain required license(s).
• Perform the duties described in compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Take the necessary steps to ensure minors are not allowed to gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, or purchase tobacco.
• Have knowledge of the ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures relating to the Team Member’s department.
• Have knowledge of the Property’s programs to address problem gaming.
• Report any acts of wrongdoing of which the Team Member may have knowledge.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess basic culinary knowledge with the ability to follow directions and the desire to advance into a skilled cooking position.
• Must be able to stand for longer than 8 hours
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Virginia Racing Commission License
Valid Driver’s License with a minimum of three (3) years driving experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.

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.