Cook II

Churchill Downs Incorporated • Millcreek Township, PA

9d

About The Position

Bring your skills to the line! We’re looking for a knowledgeable and hands-on kitchen professional who understands culinary techniques, equipment, and sanitation standards. From prepping fresh ingredients to executing a variety of cooking methods, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive under pressure, take pride in your craft, and can lead by example with professionalism and urgency—we want you on our team!

Requirements

• A minimum of two year’s food service experience required.
• Candidate must be able to read, write, add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Candidate must have a working knowledge of safe proper use and storage of foods and human consumption.
• Candidate must have a strong ability to perform job functions with minimum supervision, and follow information on a daily production schedules and checklists.
• Candidate must be physically able to repeatedly lift, bend, reach, stoop, climb, and carry items for extended amounts of time with reasonable accommodation.
• Candidate must be able to physically lift and move items up to 40 pounds.
• Candidate must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Candidate must understand that hours will also vary between day and evening shifts.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Candidate must have working kitchen knowledge.
• Candidate must understand culinary terms and have strong mechanical skills.
• Candidate must have knowledge of all kitchen tools to include, but not limited to peelers, assorted knives, ovens, grills, fryolators, mixers, food processors, steam controlled equipment, and slicers'.
• Candidate must have a working knowledge of basic sanitation skills and be able to sanitize, and store kitchen equipment, and utensils according to proper industry standards, within specified time lines.
• Candidate will do skilled kitchen duties including pantry and salad preparation, proper preparation of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sous, stocks, and sauces.
• Candidate must be able to prepare items as needed to include, but not limited to broiling, sautéing, deep-frying, boiling, steaming, baking, and grilling.
• Candidate must have a working knowledge of all kitchen equipment and to alert their manager or Chef on duty of any equipment failures or needed maintenance immediately.
• Candidate will be expected to perform their duties in various climates and conditions due to equipment that uses water, steam, chemicals, and heat for safe maintaining of food contact surfaces.
• Candidate must be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment, and complete tasks with a “sense of urgency.”
• Candidate must be able to instruct proper methods and procedures while communicating to subordinate employees in a professional manner according to Presque Isle standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance (including Vision and Dental!) the first of the month following 30 days of employment for regular FT Team Members
• Accrual of Paid Time Off for FT and PT
• 401k with Company Match – 100% vested at sign up
• Company Stock Purchase Plan
• Team Member Engagement
• Team Member Referral Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees