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Lead Cook, Grant Grove

Grant Grove - Delaware North
CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for seasonal Cooks to join our team at Grant Grove in Kings Canyon National Park, California. 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.

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 daily
  • Employee discounts - 50% off at restaurant and pizzeria, 20% off other food and beverage, 40% off retail
  • 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

Note : Additional benefits including insurance and vacation are available for eligible year-round positions at other Delaware North properties

Life in Kings Canyon National Park

Looking for a job with a side of adventure? Be part of a global team fortunate enough to live and work in the natural beauty of California's Kings Canyon National Park! Each day inspires in special places like this.

  • Low-cost shared dormitory housing available for $65 / week including utilities and wi-fi
  • The housing includes free on-site laundry and a communal area for cooking
  • Access to hundreds of miles of hiking trails with campsites, caves, mountains, rivers, and lakes to explore!
  • What will you do?

  • Work with the Chefs and supervisors to maintain proper kitchen cleanliness standards
  • Work with the Chefs and supervisors to train new line cooks and utility workers
  • Prepare food to 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
  • Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet
  • Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory
  • 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 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 and damp environment
  • Shift details

    Day shift

    Evening shift

    Split shift

    Holidays

    Monday to Friday

    Evenings as needed

    Weekends

    Every weekend

    8 hour shift

    10 hour shift

    12 hour shift

    Event based

    Overtime as needed

    Who we are

    Kings Canyon National Park offers some of the most spectacular hiking, backpacking, and photographic opportunities in the United States. We have a variety of on-site housing and RV Sites available for our team members. We also offer associate discounts on food, beverage, and retail.

    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.

    Salary : $19 - $65

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