The opportunity
Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for seasonal Cooks to join our team at Wuksachi Lodge in Sequoia National Park, California. Are you ready to showcase your culinary skills and take your career to the next level? Join our talented culinary team, where innovation and teamwork are valued and celebrated. Apply today and be a part of our mission to deliver exceptional dining experiences!
What we offer
- Health, dental, and vision insurance*
- 401k with company match*
- Paid vacation days and holidays*
- Paid parental bonding leave*
- Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
- Weekly pay
- Free shift meal daily
- Commuter bonus - $15/day for commutes 35+ miles one-way, $30/day for 50+ miles one-way
- Employee discounts - 50% off restaurant and pizzeria, 40% off other food and beverage, 20% off retail
- 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
*Available for full-time, year-round team members
Life in Sequoia National Park
Looking for a job with a side of adventure? Be part of a global team fortunate enough to live and work in the natural beauty of California's Sequoia National Park! Each day inspires in special places like this.
- Low-cost shared dormitory housing available for $65/ week including utilities and wi-fi
- Housing includes free on-site laundry and communal area for cooking
- Live amongst the giant sequoias
- Access to hundreds of miles of hiking trails with campsites, caves, mountains, rivers, and lakes to explore!
What will you do?
- Follow supervisor's assignments for food production and prepare food and beverage products for guests by following recipe guidelines, using proper preparation techniques, and sanitation guidelines
- Set up, operate and clean kitchen equipment, according to correct procedures as well as keeping workstations clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
- Work cooperatively with team members and management
- Follow supervisor's assignments for opening and closing procedures
More about you
- Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to work as a team player, following procedures and taking directions
- Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements
- No experience or diploma required
Physical requirements
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs or more
- Ability to stand for long periods while also bending, lifting, and reaching
- Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders
- Exposed to variable temperatures
Shift details
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Weekends
8 hour shift
10 hour shift
Overtime as needed
Who we are
Sequoia National Park offers an opportunity to see the giant Redwoods that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. The work itself is exciting, and there are a lot of career opportunities for advancement and opportunities to transfer to other Delaware North properties located at the state and national parks across the country. We offer on-site housing and discounts on food, beverage, and retail. Shuttle service to town is provided.
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.
$20.50 - $20.50 / hour
