Seasons Cafe Lead Cook, Southland Casino

Delaware North•West Memphis, AR

4d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Delaware North Gaming is hiring a full-time or part-time Lead Cook to join our team at Southland Casino in West Memphis, Arkansas . As a Lead Cook, you will showcase your skills and be a visible leader in the kitchen. Partnering with management team members, you will plan menus, deliver food to quality standards, train kitchen team members, operate kitchen equipment, uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations, and monitor the quantities, labor, and overhead costs. Apply now if you are the passionate team member we are looking for! Pay $17.00 - $18.00 / hour Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer . We care about our team member's 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 Training and development opportunities Employee discounts Flexible work schedules Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

Requirements

At least 2 years 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
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs to and from freezers and ovens, reach up to seven feet, twist, 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

Responsibilities

Review menus and customer orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared and 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 , as well as maintaining the kitchen and storage facilities in a sanitary condition
Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet
Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines