Title: Cook
Henderson, KY, US, 42420
Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”), the world’s most legendary racetrack, has been the home of The Kentucky Derby, the longest continually held annual sporting event in the United States, since 1875. Located in Louisville, CDRT features a series of themed race days during Derby Week, including the Kentucky Oaks, and conducts Thoroughbred horse racing during three race meets in the Spring, September and Fall. CDRT is located on 175 acres and has a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, a stabling area, and provides seating for approximately 60,000 guests. The stable area has barns sufficient to accommodate 1,400 horses and a 114-room dormitory for backstretch personnel. CDRT also has a year-round simulcast wagering facility . www.ChurchillDowns.com.
JOB SUMMARY
Are you a culinary professional who excels at handling large volumes of orders without compromising quality? Are you looking to work in a fun, fast-paced environment? Then look no further: Ellis Park Racing & Gaming is hiring Cooks to join our winning team!
An Ellis Park Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking all meals for Ellis Park patrons, delivering quality meals in a timely and consistent manner, accommodating special requests of guests, and ensuring that food safety and sanitation standards are maintained.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Part of the Churchill Downs, Inc. family, Ellis Park Racing & Gaming is your best bet for an exciting career!
An Ellis Park Security Officer is responsible for preparing and cooking all meals for Ellis Park patrons, delivering quality meals in a timely and consistent manner, accommodating special requests of guest, and ensuring that food safety and sanitation standards are maintained.
What’s in it for you:
- Full-time and part-time employment opportunities available.
- Competitive benefits including 401k match, tuition reimbursement and an employee stock purchase plan.
- Ellis Park offers a generous PTO policy based on the hours you work, the more hours you work the more PTO you earn!
- As a member of the Churchill Downs family you will be eligible for savings on a variety of purchases from electronics and appliances to apparel, cars, flowers, fitness memberships, gift cards, groceries, hotels, movie tickets, rental cars, special events, theme parks and more through our Savings Marketplace.
- Opportunities for advancement! This position is a great way to get your foot in the door to a future career in food and beverage and the gaming industry.
Some details of what you will do:
- Follow recipes and prepare food orders in a uniform and consistent manner.
- Maintain proper food rotation procedures (e.g. label and date product, properly store and rotate perishables and leftovers).
- Minimize food waste to achieve forecasted food costs.
- Perform general maintenance duties, including mopping floors, wiping countertops and cleaning food prep areas.
- Open and/or close kitchen as necessary.
What you need:
- At least one year of relevant work experience in a restaurant or food capacity.
- Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Two or more years’ experience in high volume food service operation/preparation.
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: Evansville
