Season Cafe Lead Cook, Southland Casino
About The Position
Delaware North Gaming is hiring a full-time or part-time Lead Cook to join the team at Southland Casino in West Memphis, Arkansas. The Lead Cook is a visible leader in the kitchen who partners with management to plan menus, prepare and deliver food to quality standards, train kitchen team members, operate kitchen equipment, follow health codes and sanitation regulations, and monitor quantities, labor, and overhead costs. Southland Casino Hotel is owned and operated by Delaware North and features more than 2,200 slot machines, live blackjack, craps, and roulette tables, simulcast wagering, and a sportsbook. Its hotel includes 300 rooms and suites. The property is in West Memphis, Arkansas, a short drive from downtown Memphis, Tennessee.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice position.
- Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
- Basic math skills, including the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements.
- No high school diploma or GED is required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to and from freezers and ovens; reach up to seven feet; twist, bend, and squat.
- Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift in moderate to high noise levels.
- Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, and whip foods and liquids, and operate kitchen equipment.
- Ability to work in variable temperatures.
Responsibilities
- Review menus and customer orders to determine the type and quantities of food to prepare.
- Follow portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures; maintain proper food temperatures and storage, ensure menu-item freshness and quality, and package products to specifications.
- Keep workstations, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and stocked, and maintain sanitary kitchen and storage facilities.
- Follow waste-control guidelines and record waste on the spoilage sheet.
- Perform opening, closing, side-work, and end-of-day inventory duties according to guidelines.
- Plan menus in partnership with management team members.
- Train kitchen team members and operate kitchen equipment.
- Uphold health codes and sanitation regulations, and monitor quantities, labor, and overhead costs.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Eligible team members may receive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Eligible team members may receive a 401(k) with company match
- Eligible team members may receive paid vacation days and holidays
- Eligible team members may receive paid parental bonding leave
- Eligible team members may receive an employee assistance program
- Eligible team members may receive tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
