Job Description

The Opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring seasonal Prep Cooks to join our team at Skyland Lodge in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia.

Minimum pay rate: $15.00 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at .

We care about our team member s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Employee assistance program
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

Some locations may implement a vaccination requirement in the future if required by federal, state, local law.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food to specifications before and during unit operations.
• Properly measures, portions, and prepares all food items.
• Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures.
• Retrieves from storage areas all items necessary for preparation.
• Maintains food, utensils and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
• Labels, dates and wraps food product, adhering to ServSafe procedures.
• Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according proper guidelines.
• Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations.
• Follows all safety, security and kitchen procedures.
• Communicates with chef for any special instructions/training.

Qualifications

• Prior food preparation experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets.
• Ability to use kitchen tools safely (knives and small equipment ware).
• Ability to follow instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and/or walking for the entire length of the shift.
• Manual dexterity is sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip, etc. a variety of foods and liquids.
• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Exposed to variable temperatures, depending on the season; may work frequently in a hot and/or damp environment.
• May be required to work in a confined space.
• Hazards include, but are not limited to cuts from broken glass, metal cans, slipping, and tripping.
• Frequently immerses hands in water.

Who We Are

Shenandoah National Park offers over 200,000 acres of protected lands with lots to explore including cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, and quiet wooded hollows. It s a great place to hike, camp, bike, fish, take photographs or go canoeing. We offer on-site housing and a free meal during every shift.

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.

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