Kitchen Assistant

The Opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a seasonal Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Yellowstone General Stores in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming for our 2024 Summer Season! Ensuring the health and safety of guests through exceptional standards of cleanliness, both in the kitchen and food and beverage serving equipment, is the core of this role. Apply now to get on board and collaborate with our team members, creating memorable experiences for our guests.

Pay

$17.20 - $17.20 / hourInformation on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

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 available for $35/ week including free laundry
• Full RV hookups for $75/ week, includes water and sewer
• Meals provided at $75/ week (optional for RV residents)
• Endless opportunities for adventure in Yellowstone including 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

Responsibilities

• Using hands or a dishwasher to clean dishes, glassware, pots, pans, flatware, and kitchen items, ensuring all sanitizer levels on dish machines and pot sinks are at the specific requirements for health standards and regulations
• Store clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment
• Assist in food preparation, as needed, while adhering to food safety regulations
• Assist in buffet set-up and break down. Serve and replenish food.
• Clean work area including equipment, floors, walls, and cooking area, keeping the kitchen wares storage organised
• Remove trash from the dish room and transport it to the dumpster, as well as clean and sanitize the garbage cans

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Capacity to work cooperatively with others
• Desire to work in a fast paced kitchen

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to carry up to 60 lbs, placing items above and below head height
• Standing, walking, bending for the duration of the shift, occasionally pushing and pulling to move equipment, mops, and brooms
• Exposed to variable temperatures and damp environments

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.

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.