Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $17.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
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 and professional certification reimbursement
Job Description
Delaware North Gaming is a prominent hospitality and gaming company with a strong presence in the casino and entertainment industry. The company operates various properties across the United States, providing guests with outstanding gaming experiences, luxurious accommodations, and exceptional dining options. One of Delaware North's key properties is the Southland Casino Hotel, located in West Memphis, Arkansas. This expansive casino features over 2200 slot machines, a variety of live table games including blackjack, craps, and roulette, simulcast wagering, and an extensive sportsbook. The hotel itself boasts 300 luxurious rooms and suites designed to offer guests a comfortable and memorable stay. Conveniently situated just a short drive from downtown Memphis, Tennessee, Southland Casino Hotel is a prime destination for both tourists and locals seeking entertainment and hospitality of the highest standard.
Delaware North is a family-owned business with over 100 years of history, emphasizing a workplace culture that values its employees and promotes career growth and development. The company prides itself on being a global leader in hospitality, offering diverse job opportunities across various sectors including sports arenas, national parks, casinos, restaurants, hotels, retail, and more. This wide range of operations enables employees to find rewarding career paths suited to their interests and skills. Delaware North also strongly supports inclusion and equal opportunity, ensuring all applicants are considered regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected status.
The Cook position at Southland Casino in West Memphis is a full-time role that provides an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about culinary arts to advance their careers. The pay rate ranges from $16.00 to $17.00 per hour, reflecting competitive compensation within the hospitality and gaming sectors. The role focuses on preparing high-quality food by adhering to standardized portion sizes, quality standards, and sanitation regulations critical to maintaining the casino kitchen's safety and hygiene. Cooks are expected to operate kitchen equipment efficiently while maintaining cleanliness and organization in their work areas.
A Cook at Southland Casino works closely with team members to ensure food preparation meets the restaurant's and casino's high standards. The role involves training new culinary staff, monitoring food temperatures, and ensuring proper food storage to preserve freshness and quality. Additionally, Cooks use waste control guidelines and document spoilage to maximize kitchen efficiency and minimize food waste. Shifts can be varied and include weekends, evenings, holidays, split shifts, and overtime as needed, reflecting the dynamic nature of the hospitality industry.
Delaware North is a family-owned business with over 100 years of history, emphasizing a workplace culture that values its employees and promotes career growth and development. The company prides itself on being a global leader in hospitality, offering diverse job opportunities across various sectors including sports arenas, national parks, casinos, restaurants, hotels, retail, and more. This wide range of operations enables employees to find rewarding career paths suited to their interests and skills. Delaware North also strongly supports inclusion and equal opportunity, ensuring all applicants are considered regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected status.
The Cook position at Southland Casino in West Memphis is a full-time role that provides an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about culinary arts to advance their careers. The pay rate ranges from $16.00 to $17.00 per hour, reflecting competitive compensation within the hospitality and gaming sectors. The role focuses on preparing high-quality food by adhering to standardized portion sizes, quality standards, and sanitation regulations critical to maintaining the casino kitchen's safety and hygiene. Cooks are expected to operate kitchen equipment efficiently while maintaining cleanliness and organization in their work areas.
A Cook at Southland Casino works closely with team members to ensure food preparation meets the restaurant's and casino's high standards. The role involves training new culinary staff, monitoring food temperatures, and ensuring proper food storage to preserve freshness and quality. Additionally, Cooks use waste control guidelines and document spoilage to maximize kitchen efficiency and minimize food waste. Shifts can be varied and include weekends, evenings, holidays, split shifts, and overtime as needed, reflecting the dynamic nature of the hospitality industry.
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
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
- No high school diploma or GED required
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 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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