The opportunity
Delaware North Travel is hiring full-time Cooks to join our team at Tampa Airport in Tampa, Florida.
As a Cook, you will be a visible leader in the kitchen, partnering with the management team to deliver food to quality standards.
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?
- Review menus and guest orders to determine the type and quantities of food to be prepared, properly measure and portion all food items.
- Comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures.
- Utilize kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.
- Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.
- Ensure freshness and quality of all menu items and package all products to proper specifications.
- Perform opening, closing, and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines.
- Keep workstations, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
- Follow and uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations.
- Performs other duties assigned.
More about you
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- At least 2 years of previous experience in a back-of-house foodservice position is required.
- Participation in a culinary program is preferred.
- Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
- Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate, and follow recipe measurements and proportions.
Physical requirements
- Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, and whip a variety of foods and liquids.
- Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to handle or operate dangerous kitchen equipment.
- Standing and walking for the entire length of the shift.
- Frequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet, twist at the waist, bend, and squat
- Pushing and pulling occasionally to move equipment, mops, and brooms.
- Kitchen environment – noise levels may be moderate-to-high.
- Work frequently in variable temperatures.
Shift details
8hr shift
Days
Evenings
Weekends
Holidays
Who we are
Delaware North provides food and beverage at Tampa International Airport. The airport, which serves more than 21 million passengers each year, has an array of dining options for travelers, including local favorites such as RumFish Grill, as well as popular national brands such as Chick-fil-A. Delaware North has operated here since 2016.
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.
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