Cook 3, The Lodge at Geneva

Delaware North; Ohio; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Delaware North as a Cook 3 at The Lodge at Geneva, where you'll lead your culinary team in a vibrant kitchen setting. Responsibilities include menu planning, food preparation, and training staff while upholding high-quality standards in food safety. This position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work in a beautiful location by Lake Erie.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation days and holidays

Tuition or professional certification reimbursement

Weekly pay

Employee discounts on retail and dining

Referral bonus for eligible referrals

Discounted employee meals

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in back-of-the-house foodservice.
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
• Basic math skills for following recipe measurements.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and deliver food to quality standards.
• Train kitchen team members and ensure health codes compliance.
• Monitor quantities, labor, and overhead costs, maintaining quality for menu items.

Skills

Food Preparation

Leadership

Food Safety

Basic Math

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring full-time and part-time ex perienced Cooks to join our team at The Lodge at Geneva in Geneva, Ohio. 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, apply today.

Pay

$17.00 - $18.00 / hour

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

What we offer

Join our collaborative team working together in the beautiful setting on the shoreline of Lake Erie. With easy access to year-round outdoor adventures at nearby Geneva State Park, there's lots to keep you busy before, during, and after work!

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*
• 401k with company match*
• Paid vacation days and holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave*
• Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
• Weekly pay
• Employee discounts including 30% off retail, 20% off Canopy Tour Zip Line, 20% off restaurant, and lodging discounts
• Discounted employee meals including a $9 menu
• Friends and family discount on lodging
• 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

*Available for full-time, year-round team members

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 least2 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

Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Weekends

Who we are

The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake boasts breathtaking views with its location on the southern shore of Lake Erie, near Geneva State Park in the heart of Ohio Wine Country. We offer our team members discounts and referral bonuses.

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.