Title: Kitchen, Crew
Emporia, VA, US, 23847
Colonial Downs Group (CDG) is owned and operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated and consists of several different brands across Virginia: Colonial Downs Racetrack, Rosie’s Gaming Emporium, Rosie’s Game Room, and Virginia Horseplay. CDG is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving, and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for food preparation in accordance with departmental standards, greeting and attending guests in the dining area, cash handling, and serves food.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains knowledge of all kitchen equipment operation, including tear down, cleaning, and maintenance.
- Maintains extensive knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and practices and follows through on enforcing those standards.
- Prepares entrees, vegetables, salads, burgers, and desserts following preparation sheets and provided recipes.
- Coordinates advance preparation as indicated, utilizing forecasts and headcounts to determine quantities required. Visually inspects all food sent from kitchen and ensures plates are clean, appetizing, and presentation standards according to standards
- Completes food temperature checks daily as required to ensure all items are prepared safely for our guests.
- Ensures quality assurance by visually inspecting the quality of the ingredients and ensuring all items are prepared and stored to spec.
- Completes preparation records and stores food items properly at close of meal service.
- Cleans work area and equipment used in food preparation and ensures that others do the same
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of gaming operations, rules, and regulations.
- Ability to multi-task.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One to three years of related experience and/or training in 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
- The Team Member will be required to stand for the duration of the shift.
- While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member 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; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- The Team Member may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
- The Team Member may be required to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
- The work environment may vary in levels of crowds, noise, and smoke, depending on the assigned station and guest volume.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Nearest Major Market: Richmond
