The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for a seasonal Cook to join our team at Holiday Inn in West Yellowstone, Montana. 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!

Pay

$16.00 - $16.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer .

What we offer

Life in West Yellowstone

Looking for a job you love? Be part of a global team fortunate enough to live and work next door to Yellowstone National Park, our nation’s first National Park! Located a half mile from the West entrance to Yellowstone with close access to Grand Teton National Park and the historic town of Cody, Wyoming, each day inspires in special places like this.

• Shared apartments/rooms available for $85/ week

• Housing costs include utilities and wifi

• Coin-operated laundry on-site

• Free weight room available

• Free use of Holiday Inn pool

• Holiday Inn associates qualify for IHG employee discounted room rates- Rates vary depending on booking location and availability

• Access to tons of outdoor activities including:

• Exploring the 2.2 million acres of Yellowstone National Park

• Visiting nearby hot springs, geysers, and hotpots

• Hiking, whitewater rafting, ziplining, wildlife tours, horseback riding, nature watching, camping, fishing, and much more

Benefits at Holiday Inn

• 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

• Friends and family discount on IHG room rates

• 50% off meals and electric bike rentals

• Free Yellowstone Tour with Yellowstone Vacation Tours (purchase of park entrance pass required)

• 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

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 in accordance with ServSafe procedures

• Communicate with 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 in accordance with guidelines

• Other duties as assigned

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

Split shift

Holidays

Monday to Friday

Weekends

8 hour shift

Overtime as needed

Event based

Who we are

Our location at the West entrance to Yellowstone National Park is ideal for individuals who enjoy the great outdoors. Within minutes of town, you can be hiking in the mountains, fishing in streams and lakes, and exploring Yellowstone National Park! We offer employee housing in furnished shared apartments in West Yellowstone, as well as skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling during the winter months. Team members receive 50% off meals on workdays.

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