Cook 2, Mardi Gras Casino

Delaware North; Cross Lanes (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Delaware North's Mardi Gras Casino in Cross Lanes, WV is hiring a Cook to join our kitchen team. You will execute menu items to recipes, maintain mise en place, and contribute to a smooth service during evenings.

The role emphasizes high-quality preparation, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment; prior experience is valued, and weekly pay is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes
• Basic math skills to calculate and follow recipe measurements
• Strong understanding of kitchen fundamentals, food safety, mise en place, recipe execution, portion control
• Experience in high-volume restaurants, hotels, resorts, casinos, or upscale dining environments preferred
• No high school diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in multiple cooking techniques and prepare high-quality menu items with consistency, precision, and attention to detail
• Manage assigned stations independently by maintaining organization, cleanliness, proper mise en place, and service readiness throughout each shift
• Prepare proteins, vegetables, sauces, stocks, starches, garnishes, and other ingredients required for daily service execution
• Utilize proper knife skills, fabrication methods, portioning techniques, and ingredient handling practices to maximize yield and minimize waste
• Ensure food quality, temperature, presentation, and portion standards are maintained during both routine and high-volume service periods
• Operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment safely while adhering to food safety, sanitation, allergen, and health code requirements
• Support inventory management through receiving, labeling, dating, rotation, storage, and FIFO procedures while contributing to food cost control efforts
• Collaborate with culinary team members, assist in training less experienced employees, and proactively communicate operational challenges, equipment concerns, or product quality issues to leadership

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Gaming is hiring a full-time or part-time Cook to join our team at Mardi Gras Casino in Cross Lanes, West Virginia. As a Cook, you will be responsible for executing menu items to established recipes, specifications, and presentation standards while supporting the daily organization and readiness of the kitchen. If you want to take your culinary career to the next level, apply today to work with supportive team members, top-notch ingredients, and cutting-edge techniques.

Pay

$14.00 - $17.00 / 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?

• Demonstrate expertise in multiple cooking techniques and prepare high-quality menu items with consistency, precision, and attention to detail
• Manage assigned stations independently by maintaining organization, cleanliness, proper mise en place, and service readiness throughout each shift
• Prepare proteins, vegetables, sauces, stocks, starches, garnishes, and other ingredients required for daily service execution
• Utilize proper knife skills, fabrication methods, portioning techniques, and ingredient handling practices to maximize yield and minimize waste
• Ensure food quality, temperature, presentation, and portion standards are maintained during both routine and high-volume service periods
• Operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment safely while adhering to food safety, sanitation, allergen, and health code requirements
• Support inventory management through receiving, labeling, dating, rotation, storage, and FIFO procedures while contributing to food cost control efforts
• Collaborate with culinary team members, assist in training less experienced employees, and proactively communicate operational challenges, equipment concerns, or product quality issues to leadership

More About You

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes
• Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements
• Strong understanding of kitchen fundamentals, food safety, mise en place, recipe execution, portion control, professional kitchen organization, and proper equipment use
• Experience in high-volume restaurants, hotels, resorts, casinos, banquets, or upscale dining environments is strongly preferred
• No high school diploma or GED required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Standing and walking for the entire length of shift

Shift details

Evenings

Who We Are

Delaware North operates Mardi Gras Casino and Resort dating back to 2018. Located 14 miles west of Charleston, West Virginia, Mardi Gras features more than 25 table games, a poker room, more than 850 slot machines, live greyhound racing, and off-track betting for both greyhound and horse racing; several restaurants and a 150-room hotel.

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.