Cook, Prep

Churchill Downs Incorporated•New Orleans, LA

19d

About The Position

The Cook, Prep assists workers with food preparation. The role prepares ingredients and food items, transports and stores food, maintains clean work areas and equipment, distributes supplies, and implements the chefs’ daily production list. The employee must be at least 21 years old and able to obtain a racing license from the Louisiana Racing Commission.

Requirements

Must be 21 years old.
Must be able to obtain a racing license from the Louisiana Racing Commission.
High school education, up to one year of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Regularly stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms; frequently walk; and occasionally talk or hear and taste or smell.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to perform work requiring close, distance, and color vision, as well as depth perception.

Responsibilities

Wash, peel, cut, and seed vegetables and fruits.
Clean, cut, and grind meats, poultry, and seafood.
Dip food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them.
Stir and strain soups and sauces.
Weigh and measure designated ingredients.
Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, the stove, and the refrigerator.
Store foods in designated areas.
Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils; segregate and remove garbage; and steam clean or hose garbage containers.
Distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
Implement chefs’ production list on a daily basis.
Perform other assigned duties.