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The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for a seasonal Cook to join our team at Grant Grove in Kings Canyon National Park, California. Are you ready to showcase your culinary skills and take your career to the next level? Join our talented culinary team, where innovation and teamwork are valued and celebrated. Apply today and be a part of our mission to deliver exceptional dining experiences!

Pay

$18.50 - $18.50 / 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

• Housing includes free on-site laundry and communal area for cooking

• Live amongst the giant sequoias

• Access to hundreds of miles of hiking trails with campsites, caves, mountains, rivers, and lakes to explore!

What will you do?

• Follow supervisor's assignments for food production and prepare food and beverage products for guests by following recipe guidelines, using proper preparation techniques, and sanitation guidelines

• Set up, operate and clean kitchen equipment, according to correct procedures as well as keeping workstations clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked

• Work cooperatively with team members and management

• Follow supervisor's assignments for opening and closing procedures

More about you

• Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations

• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of attention to detail

• Ability to work as a team player, following procedures and taking directions

• Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements

• No experience or diploma required

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs or more

• Ability to stand for long periods while also bending, lifting, and reaching

• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders

• Exposed to variable temperatures

Shift details

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.