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Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia

Casino resort with hotel, entertainment, conventions.

Lead Cook

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timePetersburg, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • Culinary arts courses or equivalent experience are required.
  • Culinary education or at least 3 years of experience in a casual full-service restaurant or establishment is required.
  • The ability to secure and maintain licenses required by the Virginia Gaming Control Board or another applicable regulatory entity or Live operating standards is required.
  • The role requires the ability to use kitchen equipment and appliances; read and write basic instructions; understand personal protective equipment; prepare food creatively; read and interpret production lists, menus, and orders; maintain accurate records; and understand sanitation and health department regulations for safe food handling.
  • The role requires the ability to stand for long periods; bend, stoop, and reach while carrying food product, equipment, or waste weighing up to 50 pounds; lift, carry, and deliver food items weighing up to 50 pounds; work around 500-degree ovens and in 40-degree walk-in refrigerators; and stand and walk throughout a 10-hour shift.
  • The role requires working in an environment where smoking is allowed and exposure to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook food items safely, promptly, and in an organized manner while maintaining food quality and arranging dishes attractively for guests.
  • Produce food from standardized recipes and prepare, portion, and cook food accordingly.
  • Prepare stations to meet anticipated business levels and assist fellow staff when needed.
  • Validate skills on all stations, including prep.
  • Complete daily cleaning duties efficiently and follow sanitation guidelines.
  • Handle high-volume cooking and plating while maintaining consistent food quality in a fast-paced environment.
  • Work hands-on with kitchen personnel to ensure food quality, timely service, proper food handling, and a safe, sanitary kitchen.
  • Follow safety procedures to protect employees.
  • Follow appropriate procedures and work under the supervision of the culinary management team.
  • Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
  • Occasionally interact directly with guests.
  • Follow company and department appearance standards.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

About the Company

Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia

Casino resort with hotel, entertainment, conventions.

Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia is a large, mixed-use casino-resort under development in Petersburg, Virginia, created through a partnership between The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise. The project combines gaming (slot machines, table games, poker room, sportsbook), a 200-room luxury hotel, a 4,000-seat performing arts venue, extensive meeting space, and about 20 dining options to attract visitors for gambling, lodging, dining, and events. A temporary casino opened in 2026 to accelerate job creation and regional impact ahead of the full resort’s 2027 opening, with the permanent site offering a 1,600-slot floor, more than 65 live table games, and a comprehensive entertainment and convention ecosystem. The goal is to anchor a larger mixed-use development along the I-95 corridor, generate billions in regional economic activity, and create around 1,600 permanent jobs by delivering gaming, lodging, dining, and live events.

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