Fry House Lead Cook III, Southland Casino

Delaware North Gaming, a division of Delaware North Companies, is currently seeking a full-time Cook 3 to join the team at Southland Casino Hotel located in West Memphis, Arkansas. Delaware North is a global hospitality and food service company with over 100 years of history, operating in various iconic venues including sports arenas, national parks, casinos, hotels, and more. As a family-owned business, Delaware North values its employees as part of a greater legacy and fosters opportunities for career growth and professional development across its diverse operations.

Southland Casino Hotel features more than 2200 slot machines, as well as live blackjack, craps, and roulette tables, simulcast wagering, and a sportsbook. The newly added hotel at Southland boasts 300 luxurious rooms and suites, offering guests a premier entertainment and accommodation experience in the vibrant West Memphis area, just minutes from downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The casino environment thrives on delivering exceptional guest experiences, which depend heavily on the dedication and skill of its food service and operations teams.

The Cook 3 role at Southland Casino is a vital leadership position within the kitchen, responsible for cooking and food preparation while assuring quality and safety standards are met. This position requires a strong culinary skill set combined with the ability to lead and train kitchen staff, oversee menu planning, manage kitchen operations, and maintain compliance with all health and sanitation regulations. This role also involves operational responsibilities such as monitoring food quantities, controlling labor and overhead costs, and ensuring that food presentation adheres to brand and quality standards. The Cook 3 is seen as a visible leader in the kitchen, working closely with management and team members to meet and exceed guest expectations.

Working as a Cook 3 at Southland Casino Sauce means being part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact both the guest experience and the success of the kitchen operation. The role offers a competitive wage ranging from $17.00 to $18.00 per hour and provides access to a comprehensive benefits package. These benefits include weekly pay, training and development opportunities, employee discounts, flexible work schedules, and eligibility for health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs, and tuition or certification reimbursement.

This position requires physical stamina due to the demands of working in a kitchen environment — lifting heavy items, standing and walking for long periods, and exposure to variable temperatures. Shifts offered are diverse and include day, evening, split, overnight, and weekend schedules with opportunities for overtime and on-call assignments. Delaware North is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you have at least two years of relevant back-of-the-house foodservice experience, basic math skills, the ability to read and follow recipes and prep sheets, and a passion for culinary excellence, this is the role for you. Delaware North invites individuals who are excited to contribute their skills and grow within a welcoming, supportive, and engaging environment to apply and become part of the legacy.