Prep Cook

Churchill Downs Incorporated•Dumfries, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Cook supports the food and beverage department by preparing food before it reaches the cooking stage. The role includes cutting vegetables and fruit, rotating items on buffet lines, communicating effectively with co-workers to provide internal guest service, and helping separate deliveries and store items in appropriate storage areas. The Prep Cook performs additional duties as assigned by the Sous Chef. The position pays $16.00 per hour. The employee works in kitchen and assigned property areas; the work environment’s noise level is usually moderate to loud, and the employee may circulate through assigned areas, including the smoking area.

Requirements

Basic culinary knowledge.
Ability to follow directions and desire to advance into a skilled cooking position.
Ability to stand for longer than 8 hours.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently sitting or standing, walking, handling objects, tools, or controls, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and talking or hearing.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Keep the kitchen clean and orderly.
Ensure ingredients are in stock for the Chef to complete the menu.
Wash cutlery and dishes.
Parboil foods so the Chef can prepare the menu more efficiently.
Season and prepare ingredients for cooking.
Prepare some dishes, such as salads or other less complex menu items.
Set out the Chef’s ingredients before each shift and refill them as necessary.
Cut vegetables and fruit and rotate items on buffet lines.
Communicate effectively with co-workers and assist with separating deliveries and storing items in proper storage areas.
Attend required company training sessions and obtain and retain required licenses.
Perform duties in compliance with local laws and regulations and know the applicable department ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures.
Take steps to ensure minors do not gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, or purchase tobacco.
Know the Property’s programs to address problem gaming and report known acts of wrongdoing.
Perform additional job duties as assigned by the Sous Chef.