Cook 3, Peaks of Otter Lodge

The Opportunity 

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring experienced full-time Cooks to join our team at Peaks of Otter Lodge in Bedford, Virginia. As an experienced Cook, you will showcase your skills and be a visible leader in the kitchen. Partnering with management team members, you will plan menus, deliver food to quality standards, train kitchen team members, operate kitchen equipment, uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations, and monitor the quantities, labor, and overhead costs. If you are ready to turn up the heat and make a lasting impression with your culinary expertise, apply today.

Pay

$18.00 - $19.00 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at .

Benefits at Peaks of Otter

Enjoy a workplace with a view! Join our tight-knit team working together in the beautiful setting of the Blue Ridge Mountains located along Virginia's famed Skyline Drive on the shore of Lake Abbott. With easy access to hiking, tours, nature talks, and festivals, each day inspires in special places like this!

• Weekly pay
• Free shift meal
• Employee discounts - 30% off retail items
• 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 

• Review menus and customer orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared and 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, and packages all products to proper specifications
• Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked , as well as maintaining the kitchen and storage facilities in a sanitary condition
• Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines

Qualifications 

• At least 2 years 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 up to 50 lbs to and from freezers and ovens, reach up to seven feet, twist, bend, and squat
• Standing and walking for the entire length of 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 and damp environments

Shift Details 

Day shift
Evening shift
Weekends
8 hour shift
Holidays

Who We Are 

Peaks of Otter Lodge is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains one of the region's top hiking destinations.

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.