Line Cook

Delaware North at Shenandoah National Park; Luray (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free meals

Employee discounts

Training and development

Job summary

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a seasonal Line Cook to join our team at Big Meadows Lodge in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. You will be responsible for preparing dishes according to recipes and chef specifications in a fast-paced setting.

We offer weekly pay, free meals or meals in employee housing, 30% employee discounts, and training with opportunities for internal mobility across locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a prep cook or line cook.

Responsibilities

• Measure, portion, and cook all food items in a timely manner.
• Maintain correct food temperatures and safe storage.
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties according to guidelines.
• Keep workstation and equipment clean, organized, and stocked.
• Record waste using waste/spoilage sheets.

Skills

Line cook

Prep cook

Math skills

Procedures following

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a seasonal Line Cook to join our team at Big Meadows Lodge in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing dishes according to recipes and chef specifications. If you like a fast-paced job, working with and serving guests from all over the world, and want to experience hands-on learning.

Pay

$19.00 – $19.00 / hour

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

What we offer

• Weekly pay
• Free shift meal for local team members, or free daily meals available for team members in employee housing
• Employee discounts – 30% off most items
• 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

Life in Shenandoah National Park

Looking for a new adventure? Be part of a tight-knit team fortunate enough to live and work in the natural wonder of Shenandoah National Park. With a great work/life balance, you can spend your time off exploring the over 500 miles of hiking trails.

• Low-cost, recently updated dormitory housing available for $100/ week, including utilities and wi-fi, and free daily meals available for individuals who reside 50-plus miles from their worksite
• Free rides to Luray for team members living in employee housing
• Shared fire pit area for use in the dorm area
• Meet guests and fellow team members from around the globe
• Tons of outdoor activities, including camping, rock climbing, rappelling, cycling, fishing, and horseback riding

What will you do?

• Properly measure, portion, and cook all food items in a timely manner
• Ensure correct food temperatures are maintained and food is stored safely
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties according to proper guidelines
• Keep workstation and equipment clean, organized, and sufficiently stocked
• Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on spoilage sheet

More about you

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a prep cook or line cook
• Ability to prioritize and complete food orders with speed and precision
• Ability to follow procedures and take directions
• Basic math skills to understand, calculate, and follow recipe measurements and proportions
• No high school diploma or GED required

Physical requirements

• Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, and blend a variety of foods and liquids.
• Ability to carry large pans, weighing up to 50 pounds, andoperate kitchen equipment
• Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motions
• Exposed to variable temperatures

Shift details

Evenings
Days
Holidays
Weekends
8hr shift
Events

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