Cook 3, Kalaloch Lodge

Delaware North; Forks (WA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Weekly pay

Free shift meal

Employee discounts

Commuter bonus

Training & growth

Year-round eligibility

Job summary

Kalaloch Lodge in Forks, WA, is seeking a Cook 3 for Delaware North Parks and Resorts. As a lead cook, you will plan menus, ensure food meets quality standards, train kitchen staff, operate equipment, and uphold health codes while monitoring labor and costs.

This full-time role offers $22/hour, comprehensive benefits, weekly pay, and opportunities for growth across our nationwide locations within Olympic National Park.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a back-of-house foodservice role.
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
• Basic math skills to follow recipe measurements.
• No high school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and orders to determine type and quantities of food, ensure proper portion sizes and temperatures.
• Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, and stocked; maintain sanitary conditions.
• Use waste-control guidelines and record all waste.
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory.

Skills

Food prep

Reading prep sheets

Math skills

Job description

The opportunity Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a full-time Cook 3 to join our team at Kalaloch Lodge in Forks, Washington. As a Cook 3, you will showcase your skills and be a visible leader in the kitchen. Partnering with management team members, you will plan menus, deliver food to quality standards, train kitchen team members, operate kitchen equipment, uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations, and monitor the quantities, labor, and overhead costs. If you are ready to turn up the heat and make a lasting impression with your culinary expertise.

Pay $22.00 - $22.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*
• 401 (k) with company match*
• Paid vacation days and holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave*
• Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
• Weekly pay
• Free shift meal
• Employee discounts - 30% off food, beverage, and retail items
• $15/ day commuter bonus for commutes 25+ miles
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth, including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide
• Available for eligible year-round team members

Life in Olympic National Park

Every day can be an adventure when you live and work in Olympic National Park. Get ready for an experience like no other with pristine beaches, mist-covered rainforests, snow-capped mountains, and hidden lakes to explore.

• Lots to explore on the Olympic Peninsula, with outdoor activities including hiking and whale watching

What will you do?

• Review menus and customer orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared and 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, as well as maintaining the kitchen and storage facilities in a sanitary condition
• Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines

More About You

• At least 2 years 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 up to 50 lbs to and from freezers and ovens, reach up to seven feet, twist, 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
• Split shift
• Holidays
• M-F
• Weekends
• 8hr shift
• Events
• OT as needed

Who We Are

Kalaloch Lodge is located in Olympic National Park, steps from coast with nearby natural attractions including The Hoh Rainforest and Sol Duc Hot Springs. We offer our associates team members a free shift meal plus a free bus pass or a commute bonus for journeys over 30 miles one way. 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.