Experienced Cook

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the gaming and hospitality sector is seeking experienced cooks to enhance their kitchen team. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment where you can showcase your culinary skills and lead a team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will be responsible for menu planning, maintaining high food quality standards, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. With a focus on personal and professional well-being, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible schedules and opportunities for training and development. If you have a passion for food and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Employee assistance program

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation days

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in back-of-the-house food-service positions.
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus, ensure food quality, and train kitchen team members.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and storage areas.

Skills

Food Preparation

Menu Planning

Kitchen Equipment Operation

Sanitation Regulations Compliance

Team Leadership

Education

No high school diploma or GED required

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Gaming is hiring full-time Experienced Cooks to join our team at Wheeling Island Casino in Wheeling, West Virginia. As a 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

$16.10 – $16.10 / 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
• Employee assistance program
• 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, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

• 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.

More about you

• 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.
• No high school diploma or GED required.

Physical requirements

• 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.

Shift details

Evening shift
Holidays
Weekends
Every weekend
8 hour shift
Overtime as needed