What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cook position at Kings Canyon National Park - Delaware North?
Compensation: $19.00 per hour
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 >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
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