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Southland Casino Hotel

1550 N. Ingram Blvd.
West Memphis, AR 72301

Casino & Hotel
Managed By Delaware North
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Full-Time

The Opportunity 

Delaware North Gaming is searching for a full-time Cook to join our team at Southland Casino in West Memphis, Arkansas. As a Cook, you will take your culinary career to the next tier as you assist in training team members, preparing food, operating kitchen equipment, and upholding all health codes and sanitation regulations. Apply today if you want to work with supportive team members, top-notch ingredients, and cutting-edge techniques.

Pay

Minimum pay rate: $17.00 / hourInformation on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

Benefits 

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.

Responsibilities 

  • Prepare food to 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
  • Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet
  • Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory

Qualifications 

  • At least 1 year 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

Physical Requirements 

  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more, reach up to seven feet, 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 and damp environments

Shift Details 

Evening shiftWeekendsEvery weekendHolidaysOvertime as needed

Who We Are 

Southland Casino Racing, owned and operated by Delaware North, features more than 1,500 slot machines, live blackjack, craps and roulette tables, live greyhound racing and simulcast wagering. Southland is located in West Memphis, Arkansas, only a short drive from downtown Memphis, Tennessee.

At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.

Posted November 20, 2023

Southland Casino Hotel

Southland Casino Hotel, located in West Memphis, Arkansas, features a 113,000-square-foot gaming floor with 2,400 slot machines, 50 live table games, a high-limit room, sports-betting, as well as a full range of dining options, and hotel rooms.

The new 300-room, 20-story hotel offers12 penthouse suites, and covered parking garage with over 1,400 spaces. Guests can dine in a variety of bars and restaurants, which include The Kitchens – a unique buffet experience, Ignite Steakhouse, The Fry House, The Grind, Seasons Cafe and the Sports Bar & Grill and enjoy cocktails at theChairman’s Bar, Charred Oak Bourbon Bar and the Ignite Steakhouse Bar.

As a Southland Casino team member, you will enjoy a menu of benefits and training programs enabling you to grow personally and professionally by learning from the best-in-class hospitality industry mentors. 

You will create unique connections with your teammates who come from diverse cultures and backgrounds to provide unforgettable moments for guests.

Southland has long been a pivotal fixture of the West Memphis community, strongly supporting the community with jobs, business stability, and economic contributions. It has consistently won awards for its outstanding community service, including millions of dollars donated to neighborhood charities and educational institutions. Southland is owned and operated by Delaware Northa global leader in hospitality and entertainment and one of the most innovative gaming operators in the country, creating regional casino destinations with video gaming machines, table games, poker rooms, racing simulcast centers, restaurants, lounges, nightclubs, sports bars, event centers, retail shops and hotels.