Job Description

The opportunity

Delaware North Travel is searching for a full-time Cook to join our team at Lexington Airport in Lexington, Kentucky . Join us and become a vital ingredient in the team where you'll have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and create mouthwatering dishes that will leave guests craving for more.

Pay

$17.50 - $17.50 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at

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?

• 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
• Previous cooking experience in the food industry
• 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

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
Monday to Friday
Weekends
8 hour shift
10 hour shift
12 hour shift

Who we are

Delaware North provides food and beverage services at Blue Grass Airport, offering a mix of local and regional favorites, as well as national brands. Restaurants such as The Bourbon Library Bar & Restaurant offer an array of bourbon favorites as well as a selection of southern comfort foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, is the primary airport serving central and eastern Kentucky. 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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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