Lead Cook

Oak Grove, Kentucky

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel
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SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive, but a general illustration. It may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary.
  • Assists in the supervision of cooks 1-3 on daily operational basis
  • Delegates duties and assign responsibilities to team members in cook 1-3 roles
  • Ensures the area assigned to them is staffed properly, otherwise will report to the Sous Chef any discrepancies.
  • Ensure all cleanliness standards are being met and followed
  • Ensures team members are performing duties as instructed
  • Ensure the safety and security of employees and guests .
  • Responsible for training other team members within the assigned areas
  • Act as a department champion, promoting the department's and company services and functions to other employees, departments, vendors, applicants and others who visit the department and property
  • Knows and practices Health & Safety standards as set forth by governmental agencies.
  • Reports any malfunctions of the equipment to the Sous Chef
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Sous Chef in order to maintain clean and safe equipment and kitchens
  • Ensures all par levels are met on a daily basis for operational success
  • Performs daily line checks prior to service time to ensure proper stock levels are present, quality of product is met, and flavor profiles are in line according to recipe standards.
  • Can perform duties of each area/station of the kitchen fluently without supervision, and posessess extensive knowledge of products and processes to ensure the best product to our guests.
  • Can effectively run the inside expo station, organize guest tickets, and execute completion of ticketed food items in a time sensitive manner according to the restaurant/outlet timeline of service.
  • Understands the importance of his/her job duties and is in training and development to move to the next level as Sous Chef.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
  • Must have the ability to multi-task.
  • Communication skills for safety.
  • Gives good internal customer service to team members.
  • Ability to work with little supervision
  • Available to work after 10pm, including weekends and holidays.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Date Posted: 23 April 2025
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