Prep Cook, Wheeling Island Casino

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a renowned gaming destination as a Prep Cook, where you will play a vital role in crafting exceptional dining experiences. This full-time position offers the chance to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring food is prepared to the highest standards. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your personal and professional well-being, including flexible work schedules and training opportunities. If you have a passion for culinary arts and a desire to grow within a family-owned company with over a century of history, 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

• Ability to read and follow prep sheets and instructions.
• Capacity to safely use kitchen tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to specifications and health standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of food, utensils, and equipment.
• Uphold safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Regulations

Communication

Kitchen Safety

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Knives

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Gaming is hiring a full-time Prep Cook to join our team at Wheeling Island Casino in Wheeling, West Virginia. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the drive to coordinate multiple orders on demand, join our team of culinary crafters and play a crucial role in creating exceptional dining experiences.

Pay

$15.00 - $15.00 / 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
• 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?

• Prepare food to specifications before and during unit operations, complying with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, and label, date and wrap food products in accordance with ServSafe procedures.
• Communicate with chef for any instructions or training.
• Uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations and follow all safety, security and kitchen procedures.
• Maintain food, utensils and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines.

More about you

• No experience or diploma required.
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructions.
• Capacity to use kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, as well as stand and walk for the entire length of shift, possibly in a confined space.
• Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipment.
• Exposed to variable temperatures, frequently immersing hands in water.

Shift details

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

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.

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.