The opportunity
Delaware North Travel is hiring a full-time Prep Cook to join our team at Tulsa Airport in Tulsa, Oklahoma. If you are ready to coordinate multiple orders on demand and be part of a fast-paced kitchen that values teamwork and excellence, join our passionate team and contribute to the seamless execution of our culinary offerings.
On July 10, 2025, Delaware North announced its US-based Travel Hospitality Services (THS) business will be sold to Areas, a global leader in travel dining and retail. The sale is expected to be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2025. Upon completion of the sale, all THS team members will become part of Areas. Areas will operate 369 locations in 27 airports and 12 travel plazas nationwide, with a U.S. workforce of over 6,000. Globally, Areas serves travelers in 11 countries with 2,200 points of sale and over $3 billion in annual revenue. For more information, please visit: www.areas.com
What we offer
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.
What will you do?
- Prepare food to specifications before and during unit operations, complying with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, and label, date, and wrap food products by ServSafe procedures
- Communicate with the chef for any instructions or training
- Uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations and follow all safety, security, and kitchen procedures
- Maintains food, utensils, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner
- Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory according to guidelines
More about you
- Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructions
- Capacity to use kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment ware
Physical requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more, as well as stand and bend for long periods
- Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids, and operate kitchen equipment
- Exposed to variable temperatures
Shift details
Evening shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekends
Who we are
Delaware North provides food and beverage services at Tulsa International Airport, offering an array of local favorites and national brands. Tulsa’s airport is the second-busiest in Oklahoma, with more than 2.5 million travelers passing through each year. Delaware North has operated here since 2019.
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.
$15.50 - $15.50 / hour
