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Delaware North First Cook, Yellowstone General Stores in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
First Cook, Yellowstone General Stores
City, State:Yellowstone National Park, WY
Req ID:36886
Pay:$19.75 – $19.75 / hour
Category:Culinary
Job type:Seasonal
Subsidiary:Parks & Resorts
The opportunity
Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for seasonal Cooks to join our team atYellowstone General Stores for the 2025 seasonin Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. 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
$19.75 – $19.75 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.
What we offer
Life at Yellowstone General Stores
Looking for a job you love? Be part of a global team fortunate enough to live and work in Yellowstone National Park, our nation’s first National Park! With nearly 3500 square miles of park and 1000 miles of trails, you’ll never get bored. Each day inspires in special places like this.
Dorm-style housing is available for $50/ week including free laundry
Full RV hookups range from $50 to $80/ week including water, sewer, and electricity
Meals provided at $75/ week (optional for RV residents)
Endless adventure opportunities in Yellowstone include wildlife watching, cycling, camping, kayaking, horseback riding, swimming, and much more!
Close access to Grand Teton National Park and historic western town Cody, Wyoming
Perks at Yellowstone General Stores
Weekly pay
Employee discounts – 30% off non-grocery items
Flexible work schedules – you can expect to work 32-40 hours per week
Low-cost access to Yellowstone National Park urgent care facilities
Free and low-cost recreational opportunities including Yellowstone Employee Recreation Program (YCERP) which offers sports, equipment rental, guided hikes, raft trips, educational seminars, and more!
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
What will you do?
Prepare food for our team members in our dining room kitchen
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
Perform other duties assigned
More about you
At least 1 year of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice 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
Who we are
Yellowstone General Stores are located throughout Yellowstone National Park including near Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, and Canyon Village. The locations offer the opportunity to explore more than 1000 miles of hiking trails, 40 waterfalls, and 10,000 hydro-thermal features like hot springs and geysers. We offer dorm-style employee housing or full-hookup RV sites. We also offer an employee meal program, store discounts, and recreational activities in Yellowstone National Park for our team members.
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, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.