Buffet Senior Level Cook 3, Southland Casino

Delaware North; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Delaware North Gaming is seeking a Cook 3 at Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis, Arkansas. You will lead kitchen operations, review menus, ensure food quality and proper portioning, and train team members.

A minimum of 2 years back‑of‑house experience is preferred, with the ability to read prep sheets and follow recipes. HS diploma is not required. This role offers weekly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Back-of-house experience in a foodservice setting.
• Ability to read prep sheets and recipes.
• Basic math skills to calculate measurements.
• No HS diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and orders to determine type and quantity of food and ensure proper portions.
• Keep workstations, coolers, and equipment clean and stocked; maintain sanitary conditions.
• Use waste control guidelines and record spoilage.
• Perform opening, closing, and end-of-day inventory tasks.

Skills

Back-of-house experience

Prep sheets reading

Basic math skills

No high school diploma required

Education

No high school diploma or GED required

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Gaming is hiring full-time and part-time Cook 3s to join our team at Southland Casino in West Memphis, Arkansas. As a Cook 3, 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.

Pay

$17.00 - $18.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What We Offer

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.

What will you do?

• Review menus and customer orders to determine the 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 workstations, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked, as well as maintain 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

More About You

• 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, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements
• No high school diploma or GED required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 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 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
• Exposed to variable temperatures

Shift details

• Days
• Evenings
• Holidays
• M-F
• Weekends
• Every weekend
• 8hr shift

Who We Are

Southland Casino Hotel, owned and operated by Delaware North, features more than 2200 slot machines, live blackjack, craps, and roulette tables, simulcast wagering, and sportsbook. Our new hotel features 300 luxurious rooms and suites. Southland is located in West Memphis, Arkansas, only a short drive from downtown Memphis, Tennessee.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part‑time or full‑time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.