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Cook III

Presque Isle Downs & Casino
Erie, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/12/2026
Title: Cook III

Requisition ID#: 4044

Location:

Erie, PA, US, 16509

Property: Presque Isle Downs Casino

Pay Range

Presque Isle Downs & Casino, conveniently located off of I90 in Erie, PA, features table games, slots, sportsbook, entertainment, live thoroughbred horse racing, and year-round simulcast racing. The casino features the latest technology and amenities designed for guest comfort and expectations. The property features three restaurants, including two award-winning restaurants - Churchill’s Bourbon & Brew and LBV Steakhouse. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Benefits of being a PID team member…

  • Health insurance (including Vision and Dental!) the first of the month following 30 days of employment for regular FT Team Members
  • Accrual of Paid Time Off for FT and PT
  • 401k with Company Match – 100% vested at sign up
  • Company Stock Purchase Plan
  • Team Member Engagement
  • Team Member Referral Plan

Job Summary

Ready to get cooking?

We're looking for a kitchen-savvy team member with basic culinary knowledge and a passion for food prep. You’ll assist with cooking tasks, operate ovens, grills, and fryers, and handle tools like peelers and knives with confidence. A solid understanding of kitchen sanitation and equipment maintenance is a must. If you love working behind the scenes to help create delicious dishes, this could be the role for you!

Candidate must have basic kitchen knowledge and understand basic culinary terms and have some mechanical skills. Candidate must have knowledge of the use of basic tools to include, but not limited to peelers, assorted knives, ovens, grills, and fryolators. Candidate must understand the basic sanitation skills and be able to sanitize, and store kitchen equipment, and utensils according to proper industry standards, within specified time lines. Candidate must have a working knowledge of necessary equipment and to alert their managers or Chef on duty of any equipment failures or needed maintenance immediately.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Candidate must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and complete tasks with a “sense of urgency.” Candidate will be expected to perform their duties in various climates and conditions due to equipment that uses water, steam, chemicals, and heat for safe maintaining of food contact surfaces. Candidate will do entry level kitchen duties including pantry and salad preparation, proper cleaning and paring of vegetables, prepare items as needed to include, but not limited to broiling, sautéing, frying, boiling, steaming, baking, and grilling. Ensures the cleanliness, sanitation, and proper presentation of food lines. Takes and records temperatures at required times to maintain health code requirements. Follows procedures to ensure proper food and personal safety. Ensures that all areas are kept up to corporate standards for public space viewing. Maintains a positive and polite demeanor in a fast-paced environment. Responsible for any other tasks deemed necessary by management.

  • Candidate must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and complete tasks with a “sense of urgency.”
  • Candidate will be expected to perform their duties in various climates and conditions due to equipment that uses water, steam, chemicals, and heat for safe maintaining of food contact surfaces.
  • Candidate will do entry level kitchen duties including pantry and salad preparation, proper cleaning and paring of vegetables, prepare items as needed to include, but not limited to broiling, sautéing, frying, boiling, steaming, baking, and grilling.
  • Ensures the cleanliness, sanitation, and proper presentation of food lines.
  • Takes and records temperatures at required times to maintain health code requirements.
  • Follows procedures to ensure proper food and personal safety.
  • Ensures that all areas are kept up to corporate standards for public space viewing.
  • Maintains a positive and polite demeanor in a fast-paced environment.
  • Responsible for any other tasks deemed necessary by management.

Required Skills And Abilities

A minimum of one-year food service experience is desired. Candidate must be able to read, write, add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Candidate must have a working knowledge of safe power use and storage of foods for human consumption. Candidate must have a strong ability to perform functions with minimum supervision and follow information on daily production schedules and checklists. Candidate must be physically able to repeatedly lift, bend, reach, stoop, climb, and carry items for extended amounts of time with reasonable accommodation. Candidate must be able to physically lift and move items up to 40 pounds. Candidate must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and special events. Candidate must understand that hours will also vary between day and evening shifts. Candidate must be able to endure heat and moist conditions with reasonable accommodation. Candidate must be able to interact with internal and external guests with equal enthusiasm.

Education And Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Candidate must be physically able to repeatedly lift, bend, reach, stoop, climb, and carry items for extended amounts of time with reasonable accommodation. Candidate must be able to physically lift and move items up to 40 pounds. Candidate must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and special events. Candidate must understand that hours will also vary between day and evening shifts. Candidate must be able to endure heat and moist conditions with reasonable accommodation. Candidate must be able to interact with internal and external guests with equal enthusiasm.

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

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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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