Prep Cook-FT

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Maine; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Casino Hotel in Oxford, Maine, part of Churchill Downs Incorporated, is hiring a Prep Cook. You will assist in producing and maintaining food items for line cooks and guests, ensuring safety and adherence to recipes and production levels.

The role emphasizes dignity, kindness, and respect among team members, with responsibilities spanning SOP compliance, teamwork, and accurate task completion in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Adheres to all SOPs and safety standards.
• Works well in a team and supports kitchen staff.
• Able to multitask across prep and cooking duties.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitary practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking food per recipes.
• Maintain safe, clean kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and proper storage.
• Follow directions and complete tasks within set timelines.
• Support line cooks and other kitchen staff as needed.

Skills

SOP adherence

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Food safety awareness

Job description

Property: Oxford Casino · Hotel & Sportsbook

Pay Range: $16.50-$18.00

Oxford Casino Hotel, located in Oxford, Maine, is indeed part of Churchill Downs Incorporated and has seen significant growth since it opened in 2012. The casino boasts a variety of gaming options for our visitors, including 23 table games and over 900 of the latest and most popular slot machines. The property also features 2 restaurants, the Ox Pub, and the Oxford Express, and a 107-room hotel which includes 6 well-appointed suites.
The core values of the casino—safety, cleanliness, compliance, and friendliness— reflect the commitment to creating a positive experience for our team members and guests. With these guiding principles, Oxford Casino Hotel aims to continue learning, growing, and improving. It is our hope that you will become the newest member of our team.

JOB SUMMARY

The Prep Cook position assists in producing and maintenance of food items for use by the line cooks or for direct consumption by guests of the casino. The Prep Cook is responsible for properly and safely preparing food items and completing tasks as directed. Prepare food and menu items with integrity and in accordance with set recipes and production levels. Engages with dignity, kindness and respect to all team members. Adheres to company standards and directives at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).


• Shows and provides great teamwork with all.


• Must be detail oriented and ensure that all tasks are completed correctly and safely, perhaps hundreds of times over.


• Completion of all daily assigned tasks in a safe manner within a set time frame.


• Reports any poor or inferior quality product to supervisor or above immediately upon noticing.


• Proper food handling in accordance with the Serv Safe and State of Maine Health Code requirements.


• Reports any facilities needs or equipment failures to supervisor or manager as soon as noticed.


• Maintains confidentiality and security of relevant information and an awareness of applicable laws and operates within those guidelines.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Successful interpersonal skills in regard to working with diverse people and levels of authority.


• Must have ability to multi-task.


• Participates in the routine preparation and cooking of food


• Assists in maintaining kitchen and dining area equipment and utensils in a safe and sanitary manner.


• Receives food deliveries, rotates and stores properly to prevent spoilage.


• Performs other duties of a similar or related level as necessary or assigned.


• Possess a basic knowledge of kitchen operations and flow including the dishwasher,


• Possess a practical working knowledge of basic cooking skills, knife skills, and food identification & fabrication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

May need to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Required prolonged standing and walking with mobility. Bending and reaching from a level height to 6 feet. Ability to lift, carry, push, and push items up to 40 pounds with no hindrance. Normal hearing, vision, and hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

SALARY RANGE

$16.50-$18.00

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.