The Opportunity
Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for seasonal Cooks to join our team at Grant Grove in Kings Canyon National Park, California. Are you ready to showcase your culinary skills and take your career to the next level? Join our talented culinary team, where innovation and teamwork are valued and celebrated. Apply today and be a part of our mission to deliver exceptional dining experiences!
Pay
$16.50 - $16.50 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer .
Life in Kings Canyon National Park
Looking for a job with a side of adventure? Be part of a global team fortunate enough to live and work in the natural beauty of California's Kings Canyon National Park! Each day inspires in special places like this.
Low-cost shared dormitory housing available for $50/ week including utilities and wi-fi
Housing includes free on-site laundry and communal area for cooking
Live amongst the giant sequoias and the Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep
Access to hundreds of miles of hiking trails with campsites, caves, mountains, rivers, and lakes to explore!
Benefits at Kings Canyon
Weekly pay
Free shift meal daily
Employee discounts - 20% off food and beverage, 40% off retail
Referral bonus – earn $200 for each eligible referral
Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide
Note: Additional benefits including insurance and vacation are available for eligible year-round positions at other Delaware North properties
Responsibilities
Follow supervisor's assignments for food production and prepare food and beverage products for guests by following recipe guidelines, using proper preparation techniques, and sanitation guidelines
Set up, operate and clean kitchen equipment, according to correct procedures as well as keeping workstations clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
Work cooperatively with team members and management
Follow supervisor's assignments for opening and closing procedures
Qualifications
Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations
Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of attention to detail
Ability to work as a team player, following procedures and taking directions
Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift 20 lbs or more
Ability to stand for long periods while also bending, lifting, and reaching
Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders
Exposed to variable temperatures
Shift Details
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Weekends
8 hour shift
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
Overtime as needed
Who We Are
Kings Canyon National Park offers some of the most spectacular hiking, backpacking, and photographic opportunities in the United States. We have a variety of on-site housing and RV Sites available for our team members. We also offer associate discounts on food, beverage, and retail.
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.