Cook - Garrison Oak

Churchill Downs•Oak Grove, KY

20h•Onsite

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 Property is a newer facility in a high traffic area in the heart of Oak Grove, Kentucky, and across the street from a large Army post, Ft. Campbell. The Property is 10 miles from Clarksville, TN and less than 60 miles northwest of downtown Nashville, TN.

Requirements

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.
Greet guests approaching service area.
Requires reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand Basic English in order to read recipes and communicate with other team members.
Adheres to control procedure for food costs and quality.
To encourage and abide 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 written food requisition for supplies and food items for production in the workstation – inventory.
Abilities demonstrated in handling the banquets and food outlet effectiveness.
Maintaining interpersonal working relationships among all personnel.
Oral and written communication skills.
Able to interact with internal and external guests in a friendly/fast manner.
All internal and external guests must be treated in a manner to ensure complete satisfaction.
Always strive to exceed our guests’ expectations.
Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
Willingness to assume overall responsibility relative to the performance of the outlets, work flexible hours and handle high-pressure deadlines.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
The employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee may also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

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 ability to execute recipes in a timely manner is preferred.
Food safe certification from recognized authority (ServSafe certification, etc.) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and griddles.
Actively participate with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble all outlets food.
Provide excellent guest service to both internal and external guests.
Greet guests approaching service area.
Adhere to control procedures for food costs and quality.
Encourage and abide by all health codes and hand-washing guidelines.
Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
Create compound sauces and derivatives of the mother sauces including the knowledge of Beurre Blancs.
Prepare written food requisitions for supplies and food items for production in the workstation – inventory.
Other duties as assigned.