Cook

Churchill Downs Incorporated • Oak Grove, KY

91d

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for safely preparing food items, following menu specifications and standard recipes, for service to guests in all outlets. The position requires the ability to operate kitchen equipment and actively participate with staff to cook, prepare, dish up, and assemble all outlets' food. The Cook must provide excellent guest service, greet guests, and adhere to health codes and hand washing guidelines. Additionally, the Cook prepares all food items according to standard recipes to ensure consistency and is expected to create compound sauces and derivatives of mother sauces.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a professional kitchen area is preferred.
• Working knowledge of culinary terms preferred.
• Basic knowledge of culinary techniques and the ability to execute recipes in a timely manner are preferred.
• Food safe certification from a recognized authority (ServSafe certification, etc.) is preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.

Responsibilities

• Ability to operate kitchen equipment, including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and griddles.
• Actively participates with staff to cook, prepare, dish up, and assemble all outlets' food.
• Provide excellent guest service to both internal and external guests.
• Greets guests approaching the service area.
• Requires reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand Basic English to read recipes and communicate with other team members.
• Adheres to the control procedure for food costs and quality.
• Encourages and abides by all health codes and hand washing guidelines.
• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
• Be able to create compound sauces and derivatives of the mother sauces, including the knowledge of Beurre Blancs.
• Prepare a written food requisition for supplies and food items for production in the workstation – inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees