Cook II, Lodgepole - Now Hiring

The Opportunity 

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for seasonal Cooks to join our team at Lodgepole in Sequoia 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

$22.00 - $24.00 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at .

Life in Sequoia 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 Sequoia National Park! Each day inspires in special places like this.

• Low-cost shared dormitory housing available for $50/ week including utilities and wi-fi
• Housing includes free on-site laundry and communal area for cooking
• Live among the giant sequoias and the Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep
• Access to hundreds of miles of hiking trails with campsites, caves, mountains, rivers, and lakes to explore!

Benefits at Sequoia

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*
• 401k with company match*
• Paid vacation days and holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave*
• Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
• Weekly pay
• Free shift meal daily 
• Employee discounts - 40% off food and beverage, 20% 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

*Available for full-time, year-round team members

 

Responsibilities 

• 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

Qualifications 

• 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
On call
Split shift
Overnight
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Evenings as needed
Weekends
Every weekend
8 hour shift
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
Overtime as needed

Who We Are 

Sequoia National Park offers an opportunity to see the giant Redwoods that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. The work itself is exciting, and there are a lot of career opportunities for advancement and opportunities to transfer to other Delaware North properties located at the state and national parks across the country. We offer on-site housing and discounts on food, beverage, and retail. Shuttle service to town is provided.

At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.