Cook(YCC) Seasonal

US National Park Service; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 12,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone National Park seeks a Cook (YCC) for a seasonal assignment. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 10/13/2026, whichever comes first; anticipated entry on duty May 2027. You will prepare meals for program participants and staff, following park safety and food handling procedures.

Applicants should be prepared for variable early-season conditions and dependent funding. The two-step selection emphasizes meeting job-related factors and accurate resume details to ensure proper

Job description

You will serve as a Cook(YCC) Seasonal Yellowstone National Park..

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty is April-May but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2027.

Open to the first 100 applicants or until 10/13/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/13/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision. (SCREEN OUT)
2. Work Practices including keeping things neat, clean, and in order.
3. Dexterity and Safety
4. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
5. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc (includes blueprint reading)
6. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
7. Knowledge of Materials

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Resume must be no more than 2-pages. If resume is longer than the two-page limit, only the experience within the first two pages will be reviewed to determine qualifications.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.