Ignite Steakhouse Junior Level Cook, Southland Casino

Memphis, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.00 - $18.00

Work Schedule

On-call

Weekend 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 is a premier hospitality and gaming company renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences across its diverse portfolio of businesses. One of its standout properties, Southland Casino Hotel, located in West Memphis, Arkansas, offers a vibrant gaming and entertainment environment featuring more than 2200 slot machines, live blackjack, craps, roulette tables, simulcast wagering, and a sportsbook. Additionally, Southland boasts a brand-new hotel with 300 luxurious rooms and suites, providing guests with comfort and convenience just a short drive from downtown Memphis, Tennessee. Delaware North itself is a family-owned business with over 100 years of history, operating globally in various sectors such as sports venues, national parks, casinos, and hotels, making it a dynamic workplace that prioritizes growth and career development for its employees.

This full-time Cook position at Southland Casino offers a fantastic opportunity for culinary professionals eager to elevate their careers in a fast-paced and supportive environment. The role involves assisting in food preparation, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining stringent compliance with health codes and sanitation standards. The Cook will also play a significant part in training team members, using high-quality ingredients and advanced culinary techniques to create outstanding dishes. This position offers hourly pay ranging from $16.00 to $18.00 and provides flexible work schedules including evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shift lengths such as 8, 10, or 12 hours with overtime as needed. The employer emphasizes a welcoming and collaborative work atmosphere, an attractive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development, making it an excellent career choice for motivated culinary staff who thrive in a team-oriented setting. Applicants do not need a high school diploma to apply but must have at least one year of back-of-the-house food service experience and the ability to follow recipes and prep sheets accurately.

Job Requirements

Ability to lift 50 lbs or more
must be able to reach up to seven feet, bend, and squat
standing and walking for the entire length of the shift in moderate to high noise levels
manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids, and operate kitchen equipment
exposure to variable temperatures
no high school diploma or GED required
availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and shifts of 8, 10, or 12 hours

Job Qualifications

At least 1 year of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice 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 and commitment to food safety and sanitation
ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Job Duties

Prepare food to comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures
ensure proper food temperatures are maintained
store food correctly
maintain the freshness and quality of all menu items
package all products to proper specifications
keep workstations, 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