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Cook

Derby City Gaming Downtown
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/25/2026
Title: Cook

Requisition ID#: 4126

Location:

Louisville, KY, US, 40202

Property: Derby City Gaming Downtown

Pay Range: 16.00- 18.00

At Derby City Gaming Downtown, gaming enthusiasts can enjoy nearly 500 of the most popular games, Fascinator Wine Bar and Trophy Bourbon & Cigars Bar, sports bar with live entertainment most weekends and a Kentucky Derby Gift Shop.”

Job Summary

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

Essential 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 recipes and communicate with other Team Members.
  • Responsible for cleaning kitchen work areas and equipment as well as sweeping and mopping floors.
  • Actively participates with staff to cook, prepare, dish-up and assemble all menu items.
  • Adheres to control procedure for food costs and quality.
  • To encourage and abide by all health codes and hand washing guidelines.
  • Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and menu to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Abilities

  • Abilities demonstrated in handling the banquets and food outlet effectiveness.
  • Be in constant communication with BOH Team Members.
  • Maintaining interpersonal working relationship among all personnel.
  • Excellent Oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
  • Black Non-slip shoes required.

Education And Experience

  • 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 Racing License.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is 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. The Team Member may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The Team Member is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Work With Us

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

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