Junior Level Cook, Southland Casino

Company: Delaware North
Location: West Memphis
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

The OpportunityDelaware North Gaming is hiring full-time or part-time Junior Level Cooks to join our team at Southland Casino in West Memphis, Arkansas. As a Cook, you will assist in training team members, preparing food, operating kitchen equipment, performing inventory, and upholding all health codes and sanitation regulations.Minimum pay rate: $16.00 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.
We care about our team members personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Employee assistance program
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedulesEligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.Responsibilities
  • Prepare food to specifications before and during unit operations.
  • Comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.
  • Ensure freshness and quality of all menu items and packages all products to proper specifications.
  • Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory, and other duties in accordance with company checklists and procedures.
  • Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
  • Use waste control guidelines and records all waste on the spoilage sheet.Qualifications
    • At least1 year of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice position is required.
    • Participation in a culinary program is preferred.
    • Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
    • Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.Physical Requirements
      • Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids.
      • Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 pounds.
      • Ability to handle or operate kitchen equipment.
      • Standing and walking for the entire length of shift.
      • Frequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet, twist at the waist, bending and squatting.
      • Pushing and pulling occasionally, to move equipment, mops, and brooms.
      • Kitchen environment noise levels may be moderate-to-high.
      • Works frequently in a hot and damp environment.Who We AreSouthland Casino Racing, owned and operated by Delaware North, features more than 1,500 slot machines, live blackjack, craps and roulette tables, live greyhound racing and simulcast wagering. Southland is located in West Memphis, Arkansas, only a short drive from downtown Memphis, Tennessee.At Delaware North, youll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether its in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, theres no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.Required
        Preferred

        Job Industries

        • Hotel & Hospitality

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