Cook, Big Meadows Wayside

About the role

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a seasonal Cook to join our team at Big Meadows Wayside in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing dishes according to recipes and chef specifications. If you like a fast-paced job, working with and serving guests from all over the world, and want to experience hands-on learning, our Parks and Resorts team invites you to apply today.

What will you do?

• Properly measure, portion, and cook all food items promptly
• Ensure correct food temperatures are maintained, and food is stored safely
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties according to proper guidelines
• Keep workstation and equipment clean, organized, and sufficiently stocked
• Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet

More About You

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a prep cook or line cook
• Ability to prioritize and complete food orders with speed and precision
• Ability to follow procedures and take directions
• Basic math skills to understand, calculate, and follow recipe measurements and proportions
• No high school diploma or GED required

Physical requirements

• Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, and blend a variety of foods and liquids
• Ability to carry large pans, weighing up to 50 pounds, and operate kitchen equipment
• Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motions
• Exposed to variable temperatures

Pay

$19.00 - $19.00 / hour

Schedule

• Days
• Evenings
• Holidays
• M-F
• Weekends
• Every weekend
• 8hr shift
• 10hr shift
• 12hr shift

What we offer

• Weekly pay
• Free shift meal for local team members, or free daily meals available for team members in employee housing
• Employee discounts - 30% off most items
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth, including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

Life in Shenandoah National Park

• Low-cost, recently updated dormitory housing available for $100/week, including utilities and wi-fi, and free daily meals available for individuals who reside 50-plus miles from their worksite
• Free rides to Luray for team members living in employee housing
• Shared fire pit area for use in the dorm area
• Meet guests and fellow team members from around the globe
• Tons of outdoor activities, including camping, rock climbing, rappelling, cycling, fishing, and horseback riding