Delaware North at Shenandoah National Park Looking for Wayside Culinary Trainer at Virginia Full Time

The Opportunity 

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a seasonal Wayside Culinary Trainer to join our team at Big Meadows Wayside in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. Our ideal Culinary Trainer is an experienced Cook who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering high quality service and food to guests.  

Minimum pay rate: $18.00 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

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.

Some locations may implement a vaccination requirement in the future if required by federal, state, local law.

Responsibilities 

• Supervise food prep work while maintaining food quality, plate presentation and sanitation standards.
• Verify that all portion sizes, recipes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures are maintained by kitchen associates.
• Supervise all associates and food production in their area.
• Partner with service personnel and restaurant managers to satisfy guests.
• Maintain all kitchen equipment in full working order.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of walk-ins and freezers at all times.
• Actively work to maintain food cost within parameters set by culinary leadership.
• Effectively supervise proper breakdown, rotation, labeling, dating, and storage of food.
• Perform opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according proper guidelines.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications 

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Line Cook, including experience as a Supervisor or Lead Line Cook.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others in a leadership capacity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attentive and detailed oriented.
• Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.

Physical Requirements 

• Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip etc. a variety of foods and liquids.
• Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Standing and walking for entire length of shift.

Who We Are 

Shenandoah National Park offers over 200,000 acres of protected lands with lots to explore including cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, and quiet wooded hollows. It’s a great place to hike, camp, bike, fish, take photographs or go canoeing. We offer on-site housing and a free meal during every shift.

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.