Cook-Closing Shift

Location: Newport, KY

Pay Range: Newport Racing & Gaming is a gaming and entertainment facility located in Newport, Kentucky, featuring over 400 popular, thrilling, state-of-the-art Vegas-style games, sports wagering, restaurant and simulcast.

About the role

The Cook is responsible for safely preparing food items, following menu specifications and standard recipes.

Responsibilities

• Operate kitchen equipment including slicer, steamer, deep fryer, ovens, broiler, grill, mixer, kettle, and griddles.
• Read and perform math for recipes and measurements.
• Read, write, speak and understand recipes and communicate with other Team Members.
• Clean kitchen work areas and equipment as well as sweep and mop floors.
• Actively participate with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble all menu items.
• Adhere to control procedure for food costs and quality.
• Follow all health codes and hand washing guidelines.
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
• Handle banquets and food outlet operations effectively.
• Maintain constant communication with BOH Team Members.
• Foster interpersonal working relationships among all personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalence.
• One-year minimum experience in food preparation and food knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to work both front and back line positions.
• Must be able to complete any classes or certifications required.
• Ability to obtain a valid Racing License.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Subject to circulating throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.