Sous Chef

Churchill Downs Incorporated • Florence, KY

84d • Onsite

About The Position

Turfway Park Racing & Gaming is a gaming facility in Florence, Kentucky. Turfway Park Racing & Gaming features 850 popular, thrilling, state-of-the-art HRM games, a simulcast area with VIP section, event center, live horse racing, restaurants and bars. As a Sous Chef for Turfway Park Racing and Gaming, we are looking for the following qualifications:

The ability to manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff
Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
Assume the role as Executive Chef in his or her absence
Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications
Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met
Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices

Requirements

• High school or GED equivalent required
• Culinary training
• Minimum 2-5 years cooking experience
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen employees, and guests
• Safe Food Handling
• Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time, and working long hours in hot conditions

Nice To Haves

• Culinary leadership role preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff
• Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
• Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
• Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
• Assume the role as Executive Chef in his or her absence
• Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications
• Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met
• Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED