Prep Cook - Resort Kitchen & Buffet

Churchill-Downs-Inc; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rose Gaming Resort in Dumfries, VA is seeking a Prep Cook to support the food and beverage team by preparing ingredients and assisting with buffet stations. Payrate is $16.00 per hour and the role requires basic culinary knowledge and the ability to stand for long periods.

Duties include keeping the kitchen clean, stocking ingredients, and assisting the Sous Chef as needed. Qualified applicants will follow safety and compliance guidelines, lift up to 50 lbs, and participate in training

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

Stand long hours

Job description

The Rose Gaming Resort in Dumfries, VA is seeking a Prep Cook to support the food and beverage team by preparing ingredients and assisting with buffet stations. Payrate is $16.00 per hour and the role requires basic culinary knowledge and the ability to stand for long periods.

Duties include keeping the kitchen clean, stocking ingredients, and assisting the Sous Chef as needed. Qualified applicants will follow safety and compliance guidelines, lift up to 50 lbs, and participate in training