Kitchen Crew

Churchill Downs Incorporated•Vinton, VA

About The Position

The Kitchen Crew member is responsible for food preparation in accordance with departmental standards, greeting and attending guests in the dining area, handling payments, and serving food. The role rotates among cooking, cashiering, serving, bussing, and dishwashing duties. Compensation is $16. The position includes preparing and presenting food according to recipes and standards; maintaining food safety, sanitation, and clean work areas; operating and cleaning kitchen equipment; completing food temperature checks and preparation records; supporting service setup and closeout; and assisting with deliveries and operational supplies. The Team Member may work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a work environment with moderate-to-loud noise and variable crowds and smoke.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of gaming operations, rules, and regulations.
Ability to multitask.
High school diploma or equivalent.
One to three years of related experience and/or training in a related field; other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Must obtain and maintain Serv-Safe certification.
Must obtain and maintain a valid racing license.

Responsibilities

Greet guests, take orders, accept cash, credit cards, or comps, and provide a positive guest experience.
Set up and close the cash register, maintain an accurate cash drawer, make correct change, issue receipts, complete required paperwork, and return cash to the Main Bank.
Ensure the front-of-house shift is supplied and the assigned section or position is ready for service.
Follow customer service and sequence-of-service standards and use cost-control measures for supplies and ingredients.
Work varying positions throughout the shift, including cooking, cashiering, serving, bussing, and dishwashing.
Complete assigned side work and maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
Prepare medium-complexity hot and cold foods, including sauces, accompaniments, and garnishes, according to recipes and guidelines.
Prepare entrees, vegetables, salads, burgers, and desserts using preparation sheets and recipes.
Coordinate advance preparation using forecasts and headcounts to determine quantities.
Visually inspect food, ingredients, plates, presentation, and storage to ensure quality standards are met.
Complete required daily food temperature checks and preparation records, and store food properly after meal service.
Operate, disassemble, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment; follow safety and sanitation practices.
Clean preparation areas and equipment and ensure other team members do the same.
Clean and empty the dishwashing machine every two hours or more often if needed; wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils; and clean the dish area.
Sweep and mop floors, including under tables and racks, and remove trash as needed and at the end of each shift.
Notify the F&B Manager of needed supplies and put away deliveries after receipt.
Follow fire and departmental safety procedures and take appropriate precautions when lifting, operating equipment, and using knives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.