Experienced Cook, Wheeling Island Casino

Delaware North; West Virginia; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware North Gaming is seeking full-time Experienced Cooks for Wheeling Island Casino. The role involves planning menus, training kitchen staff, and ensuring food quality. Join a team that values personal and professional well-being with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Employee assistance program

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation days and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and customer orders to determine food quantities.
• Keep workstation and equipment clean and organized.
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties.

Skills

Basic math skills

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-serviceposition
• 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

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’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.