Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.00 - $17.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
On-call
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Split Shifts
Benefits
weekly pay
Training and development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Flexible work schedules
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
paid vacation days
Paid holidays
Paid parental bonding leave
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional certification reimbursement
Job Description
Delaware North Gaming, a renowned entity in the hospitality and gaming industry, is currently seeking dedicated full-time and part-time Cooks to become part of their dynamic team at Southland Casino in West Memphis, Arkansas. Delaware North is a globally recognized, family-owned company with over 100 years of history, offering vast opportunities for growth and advancement within its extensive portfolio that includes iconic sports arenas, national parks, hotels, and casinos. Southland Casino itself is a vibrant entertainment destination featuring more than 2200 slot machines and a variety of live gaming tables such as blackjack, craps, and roulette, alongside simulcast wagering and a sportsbook. The adjacent new hotel offers 300 luxurious rooms and suites, enhancing the guest experience in West Memphis just a short drive from downtown Memphis, Tennessee.
As a Cook at Southland Casino, you will play a crucial role in elevating your culinary career. This position involves not only preparing high-quality food adhering to strict portion sizes, quality standards, and departmental policies but also participating in training new team members and maintaining up-to-date sanitation and health compliance. Working with top-notch ingredients and modern culinary techniques, you will help ensure that each menu item served is fresh, properly prepared, and stored to maintain the best quality. The role offers varied schedules including day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts, with pay ranging from $15.00 to $17.50 per hour, providing flexible work opportunities to fit different lifestyles. Delaware North also offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, parental leave, employee assistance programs, and tuition or professional certification reimbursement, which supports both your personal and professional well-being.
Joining Delaware North means becoming part of a team that treasures the people behind the service as much as the guests they serve. This environment fosters collaboration and respect, encouraging team members to thrive and meet their career ambitions within a supportive and innovative setting. Delaware North's commitment to diversity and equal opportunity ensures a welcoming workplace where individuals from various backgrounds can excel and contribute meaningfully. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to work in a lively casino environment with substantial opportunities for career growth, becoming a Cook at Southland Casino offers a rewarding pathway to advance your skills and professional journey.
As a Cook at Southland Casino, you will play a crucial role in elevating your culinary career. This position involves not only preparing high-quality food adhering to strict portion sizes, quality standards, and departmental policies but also participating in training new team members and maintaining up-to-date sanitation and health compliance. Working with top-notch ingredients and modern culinary techniques, you will help ensure that each menu item served is fresh, properly prepared, and stored to maintain the best quality. The role offers varied schedules including day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts, with pay ranging from $15.00 to $17.50 per hour, providing flexible work opportunities to fit different lifestyles. Delaware North also offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, parental leave, employee assistance programs, and tuition or professional certification reimbursement, which supports both your personal and professional well-being.
Joining Delaware North means becoming part of a team that treasures the people behind the service as much as the guests they serve. This environment fosters collaboration and respect, encouraging team members to thrive and meet their career ambitions within a supportive and innovative setting. Delaware North's commitment to diversity and equal opportunity ensures a welcoming workplace where individuals from various backgrounds can excel and contribute meaningfully. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to work in a lively casino environment with substantial opportunities for career growth, becoming a Cook at Southland Casino offers a rewarding pathway to advance your skills and professional journey.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more, reach up to seven feet, bend, and squat
- standing and walking for the entire length of shift in moderate to high noise levels
- manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipment
- exposed to variable temperatures
- no high school diploma or GED required
Job Qualifications
- At least 1 year of previous experience in a back-of-the-house food-service position
- ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes
- basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements
- strong attention to detail
- ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- good communication skills
Job Duties
- Prepare food to comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, ensuring proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, the freshness and quality of all menu items, and packages all products to proper specifications
- keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
- use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet
- perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory
- assist in training team members
- operate kitchen equipment
- uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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