Job Summary:
The Line Cook prepares food using recipes and menu items created by the Kitchen Manager and helps keep the kitchen running smoothly.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations.
- Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks.
- Plating prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance.
- Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time.
- Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts.
- Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent kitchen administration knowledge and ability to work as part of a team
- Strong organization and active listening skills
- Excellent time management skills.
- Skilled in performing basic food preparation tasks including cutting meat, mixing sauces, chopping vegetables, combining herbs and spices, and portioning dishes.
- Ability to translate instructions into finished products.
- Knowledge of safe and proper methods for operating kitchen appliances and utensils.
- Ability to obtain ServSafe certification.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one (1) year of cooking experience
Starting pay at $16.00/hour. Wyoming Horse Racing offers health, vision and dental insurance, paid time off plus sign-on bonus. Must be 21 or older. Successful candidates will be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
