Cook 3, Wheeling Island Casino

Delaware North; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 18,866 - 26,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Delaware North Gaming is hiring a full-time Cook 3 to join our Catering team at Wheeling Island Casino in Wheeling, West Virginia. You will lead in the kitchen, plan menus with management, train staff, and ensure quality standards while upholding health codes and controlling costs.

As a Cook 3, you’ll work a flexible schedule, benefit from weekly pay and training opportunities, and join a team that values safety and guest satisfaction. This role emphasizes teamwork and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of back-of-house foodservice experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
• Basic math skills to follow recipe measurements.
• No high school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and customer orders to determine type and quantities of food to prepare while complying with portion sizes and quality standards.
• Keep workstations, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and stocked; maintain sanitary kitchen and storage facilities.
• Use waste control guidelines and record waste on the spoilage sheet.
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to read prep sheets

Education

High school diploma not required

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Gaming is hiring a full-time Cook 3 to join our Catering team at Wheeling Island Casino in Wheeling, West Virginia. 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

$16.60 - $16.60 / hour

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

What We Offer

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
• 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
• Weekends
• 8hr shift
• OT as needed

Who We Are

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack in Wheeling, West Virginia, is a Delaware North-owned-and-operated regional gaming destination featuring 1,300 electronic gaming machines, 22 table games, live greyhound racing, and simulcast wagering. Wheeling Island also features a 151-room hotel, many dining options, and a 1,000-seat showroom.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you are not just part of a team - you are 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 cant 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 are invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together we are 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.