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Catering Junior Cook

Southland Casino Hotel

1550 N. Ingram Blvd.
West Memphis, AR 72301

Casino & Hotel
Managed By Delaware North
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Compensation: $15.00 to $17.00 per hour, Full-Time

The opportunity

Delaware North Gaming is searching for full-time and part-time Cooks 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

$15.00 – $17.00 / 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
  • 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?

  • 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 workstations, 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

More about you

  • 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
  • No high school diploma or GED required

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

Shift details

Days
Evenings
On call
Split shift
Overnight
Holidays
M-F
Evenings as needed
Weekends
Every weekend
Weekends only
8hr shift
10hr shift
12hr shift
Events
OT as needed
monday
Weekdays as needed

Posted February 25, 2026

About Southland Casino Hotel

Southland Casino Hotel, located in West Memphis, Arkansas, is a premier, full-service gaming and entertainment destination situated just 7 minutes from downtown Memphis. Following a $320 million expansion completed in 2022, the facility features a modern 20-story hotel tower and a massive 113,000-square-foot casino floor, transforming it from its original roots as a greyhound racing park into a Las Vegas-style venue. 

Casino and Gaming - Gaming Floor: The 113,000-sq.-ft. casino boasts 2,400 slot machines, 50 live table games, and a high-energy sportsbook.
Games Offered: Offerings include a wide variety of slots (ranging from penny to high-limit), blackjack, craps, roulette, and stadium gaming.
High Limit Room: Features 54 high-limit slot machines and six blackjack tables with $50+ minimum bets.
Racing: While focusing on the casino, it maintains its roots with simulcast horse and greyhound racing. 

Hotel Accommodations -
Tower: The hotel is a 20-story, blue-glass high-rise tower.
Rooms: 300 rooms, which include 60-70 suites and 12 penthouse suites.
Amenities: Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, modern decor, and, in some, rain showers.
Pet Policy: Pet-friendly rooms are available.

Dining and Nightlife - Southland offers multiple dining venues ranging from casual to upscale:
PIgnite Steakhouse: An upscale dining experience.
The Kitchens: A large, buffet-style restaurant.
Other Options: The Fry House, The Grind, and Sports Bar &Lamp; Grill.Bars: Several bars are on-site, including the Chairman’s Bar, Charred Oak Bourbon Bar, and the Ignite Steakhouse Bar. 

Amenities and Services
Parking: A 5-story parking garage with 1,250–1,400+ spaces, plus valet parking.
Fitness Center: A 24-hour fitness center is available.
Events: Regular live music and entertainment are featured.
Safety: The facility is equipped with a comprehensive security program, including a weapons detection system. 

Southland Casino is owned and operated by Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality. 

About Delaware North

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.

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