Cook 2, Mardi Gras Casino

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The opportunity

Delaware North Gaming is hiring a full-time or part-time Cook to join our team at Mardi Gras Casino in Cross Lanes, West Virginia. As a Cook, you will  be responsible for   executing menu items to   established   recipes, specifications, and presentation standards while supporting the daily organization and readiness of the kitchen. If you want to take your culinary career to the next level, a pply today to work with supportive team members, top-notch ingredients, and   cutting-edge   techniques.  

Pay

$14.00 - $17.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at http[local path removed]

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?

Demonstrate   expertise   in multiple cooking techniques and prepare   high-quality   menu items with consistency, precision, and attention to detail  

Manage assigned stations independently by   maintaining   organization, cleanliness, proper mise   en   place, and service readiness throughout each shift  

Prepare proteins, vegetables, sauces, stocks, starches, garnishes, and other ingredients   required   for daily service execution  

Utilize proper knife skills, fabrication methods, portioning techniques, and ingredient handling practices to maximize yield and minimize waste  

Ensure food quality, temperature, presentation, and   portion   standards are   maintained   during both routine and   high-volume   service periods  

Operate and   maintain   commercial kitchen equipment safely while adhering to food safety, sanitation, allergen, and health code requirements  

Support inventory management through receiving, labeling, dating, rotation, storage, and FIFO procedures while contributing to food cost control efforts  

Collaborate with culinary team members,   assist   in training less experienced   employees , and proactively communicate operational challenges, equipment concerns, or product quality issues to leadership  

More about you

Minimum of 1 year of related experience

Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes

Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements

Strong understanding of kitchen fundamentals, food safety, mise en place, recipe execution, portion control, professional kitchen organization, and proper equipment use

Experience in high-volume restaurants, hotels, resorts, casinos, banquets, or upscale dining environments is strongly preferred

No high school diploma or GED required

Physical requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Standing and walking for the entire length of shift

Shift details

Evenings

Who we are

Delaware North operates Mardi Gras Casino and Resort dating back to 2018. Located 14 miles west of Charleston, West Virginia, Mardi Gras features more than 25 table games, a poker room, more than 850 slot machines, live greyhound racing, and off-track betting for both greyhound and horse racing; several restaurants and a 150-room hotel.

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.