Line Cook, Great American Ball Park

Delaware North Sportservice is a renowned hospitality and food service provider with a rich history spanning over 100 years. As a family-owned global company, Delaware North operates in various sectors including sports venues, national parks, casinos, and more. Specifically, Delaware North has been a proud partner of the Cincinnati Reds since 1936, managing concessions, premium dining, and retail services at the iconic Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences by blending culinary innovation, teamwork, and a passion for excellence in every aspect of their operations. With a focus on providing unique career opportunities, Delaware North fosters both personal and professional growth, making it an excellent place to build a rewarding career in hospitality.

The role of a seasonal Cook at Great American Ball Park is vital to the success of Delaware North's culinary team. This position is responsible for preparing food that adheres to strict portion sizes, quality standards, and safety policies ensuring every guest receives a satisfying and safe meal. The cook collaborates closely with serving team members to facilitate smooth and timely food service during a variety of events including day games, evening matches, weekends, holidays, and special events. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $16.00 and includes access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing.

In this role, cooks will engage in important food preparation tasks such as maintaining proper food temperatures, ensuring the freshness and quality of menu items, and packaging products according to specifications. They are responsible for keeping their workstation, coolers, and equipment clean and organized, following rigorous sanitation standards. Waste control and accurate record-keeping on spoilage sheets are also part of the responsibilities to minimize losses. Furthermore, cooks will perform opening and closing duties, side work tasks, and conduct end-of-day inventory to ensure operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate for this position possesses at least one year of experience in a back-of-house food service environment and is capable of reading and understanding prep sheets and recipes. Basic math skills to calculate recipe measurements and portions are essential. While no formal education such as a high school diploma or GED is required, physical stamina is necessary as the role involves standing and walking during shifts in moderate to high noise levels and manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip, and operate kitchen equipment. Candidates must also be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, reaching, bending, and squatting as required.

Delaware North values diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Joining Delaware North means becoming part of a global legacy that takes pride in shaping the future of hospitality across the globe. Employees enjoy flexible work schedules, training and development opportunities, and employee discounts, alongside eligibility for health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, parental leave, employee assistance programs, and tuition reimbursement for qualifying team members.

Overall, this seasonal Cook position provides a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment within one of America’s most beloved sports venues, offering both valuable industry experience and the chance to be part of a company that puts people first. Whether you are passionate about culinary arts or looking for a gateway to a broader hospitality career, Delaware North's Great American Ball Park team is ready to welcome you.