Second Cook

Yellowstone National Park General Stores; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 25,830 - 27,207; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employee discounts – 30% off non-grocery items

Flexible work schedules

Low-cost access to Yellowstone National Park urgent care

Free and low-cost recreational opportunities

Job summary

Yellowstone National Park General Stores is seeking seasonal Cooks for the 2026 Spring/Summer Season. As a Cook, you'll be responsible for food preparation for guest orders. The role requires at least one year of food-service experience. Benefits include weekly pay, employee discounts, flexible schedules, and housing options available for those living in Yellowstone. Prepare exceptional dining experiences in one of the most beautiful locations in the U.S.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of previous experience in a back-of-the-house food-service position.
• No high school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for team members by following detailed recipes.
• Comply with food preparation standards and maintain cleanliness.
• Receive and check deliveries for quality.

Skills

Food preparation

Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes

Basic math skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for seasonal Cooks to join our team at Yellowstone General Stores in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. As a Cook, you will partake in important food preparation for guest orders and communicate with serving team members. If you’re passionate about creating extraordinary guest dining experiences and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Apply today to join our team. These positions are for the 2026 Spring/Summer Season.

Pay

$18.75 – $19.75 / hour

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

What we offer

• Weekly pay
• Employee discounts – 30% off non-grocery items
• Flexible work schedules – you can expect to work 32-40 hours per week
• Low-cost access to Yellowstone National Park urgent care facilities ($8.12/ week)
• Free and low-cost recreational opportunities, including the Yellowstone Employee Recreation Program (YCERP), which offers sports, equipment rental, guided hikes, raft trips, educational seminars, and more!
• 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 at Yellowstone General Stores

Looking for a job you love? Be part of a global team fortunate enough to live and work in Yellowstone National Park, our nation’s first National Park! With nearly 3,500 square miles of park and 1,000 miles of trails, you’ll never get bored. Each day inspires in special places like this.

• Dorm-style housing is available for $50/ week, including free laundry
• Full RV hookups range from $50 to $80/ week, including water, sewer, and electricity
• Meals provided at $75/ week (optional for RV residents)
• Endless adventure opportunities in Yellowstone include wildlife watching, cycling, camping, kayaking, horseback riding, swimming, and much more!
• Close access to Grand Teton National Park and historic western town Cody, Wyoming

What will you do?

• Prepare and serve meals for team members by following detailed recipes and cooking instructions while using proper techniques and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Comply with food preparation standards by adhering to specified portion sizes and quality benchmarks
• Keep workstations, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
• Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory
• Receive and check deliveries for quantity and quality
• Other duties as assigned

More about you

• At least 1 year of previous experience in a back-of-the-house food-service 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 50 lbs or more, reach up to seven feet, bend, and squat
• Standing and walking for the entire length of the 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
• Weekends