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Lead Cook

4 months ago

Louisville, United States Churchill Downs Incorporated Full time

** Lead Cook**

**Job Category****:** Food/Beverage **Requisition Number****:** LEADC05118 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

* Ability to operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and griddles.

* Requires reading and math skill for recipes and measurements

* Ability to read, write, speak and understand basic English in order to read recipes and communicate with other team members

* Actively participates with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble all outlets food

* Adheres to control procedure for food costs and quality

* Verifies that all sanitation and nutrition practices are maintained by kitchen staff

* Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest

* Be able to create compound sauces and derivatives of the mother sauces including the knowledge of Beurre Blancs

* Prepare written food requisition for supplies and food items for production in the work station inventory.

* Verifies that all portion sizes, quality standards, departmental rules, policies, and procedures are maintained by kitchen staff, and supervises the production of all food items

* Ensure the safety and security of employees and guests. Implements programs and processes to reduce loss time injuries.

* Other duties as assigned

**STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE**

* Abilities demonstrated in handling the banquets and food outlet effectiveness.

* Be in constant communication with the Executive Chef

* Maintaining interpersonal working relationship among all personnel create a environment of development and learning

* Oral and written communication skills

* Ability to perform all duties at a higher level of accuracy and speed than a Cook I

* Willingness to assume overall responsibility relative to the performance of the department, work flexible hours and handle high pressure deadlines

**Qualifications**

**Skills**

**Behaviors**

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**Motivations**

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**Education**

**Preferred**

High School or better.

**Experience**

**Required**

**3-5 years:** Food Preparation and Food Knowledge

**Licenses & Certifications**

**Required**

Racing License