Second Cook, Yellowstone General Stores

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is a distinguished hospitality company renowned for managing premier locations across national parks, stadiums, and resorts worldwide. With over 100 years of experience as a family-owned business, Delaware North prides itself on creating exceptional guest experiences and offering inspiring career opportunities to its employees. The company operates extensively within iconic venues, including Yellowstone National Park, providing unique working environments that combine natural beauty with professional growth.

Specifically, Delaware North manages Yellowstone General Stores located throughout Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, offering a chance to work near celebrated landmarks such as Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, and Canyon Village. This role forms part of the seasonal workforce that helps deliver exceptional food and retail services to millions of visitors exploring over 1,000 miles of hiking trails, waterfalls, and geothermal wonders. Employee benefits include dorm-style or full-hookup RV housing options, a meal program, employee discounts, and access to outdoor recreational activities, enabling team members to live and work in one of the most breathtaking natural settings in the United States.

The seasonal Cook position at Yellowstone General Stores is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about culinary arts and guest service. This role involves preparing and serving meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment during the Spring and Summer season of 2026. The position offers hourly wages ranging from $18.75 to $19.75, combined with weekly pay and a flexible schedule of 32-40 hours per week. Cooks are critical to maintaining food quality, safety standards, and operational efficiency in the back-of-house food service. The job requires strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with the serving and kitchen teams, adhering to detailed recipes and proper cooking methods.

Beyond cooking duties, the role encompasses maintaining cleanliness and organization of workstations, managing inventory through opening and closing tasks, and ensuring compliance with waste control guidelines. This seasonally invoked position provides a foundation for learning, professional development, and potentially internal mobility within Delaware North’s vast network of locations across the country. It is suitable for applicants with at least one year of back-of-the-house culinary experience and basic math and reading skills.

Working at Yellowstone General Stores offers more than just a job; it promises a lifestyle immersed in natural wonder and community. The role supports both personal growth and career advancement while enjoying access to world-class recreational opportunities such as wildlife watching, cycling, kayaking, and hiking. This combination of professional experience and unique living conditions makes the Cook position especially attractive to those seeking a meaningful seasonal engagement within a globally recognized company focused on hospitality excellence.