Second Cook, Yellowstone General Stores

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The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for seasonal Second Cooks to join our team at Yellowstone General Stores in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. As a Second 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.

This position is for the 2027 Spring/Summer season

Pay

$18.75 - $19.75 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at http[local path removed]

What we offer

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 ($8.19/ week)

Free and low-cost recreational opportunities, including the Yellowstone Employee Recreation Program (YCERP), which offers sports, equipment rental, guided hikes, raft trips, educational seminars, and more!

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

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 $80/ 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

What will you do?

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 are maintained, 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

Other duties as 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 the 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

Shift details

Days

Evenings

Split shift

Holidays

Weekends

OT as needed

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, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.