The Opportunity 

Delaware North Travel and Hospitality is searching for a full-time experienced Lead Cook to join our team at Boise Airport in Boise, Idaho. As a Lead Cook, you will be a visible leader in the kitchen, working with the team to deliver food to quality standards, monitor the quantities, labor, and overhead costs.

Pay

$20.70 - $20.70 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

Benefits 

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.

Responsibilities 

• Lead the work of kitchen assistants in preparing, cooking, and storing food, as well as in maintaining kitchen and storage facilities in sanitary conditions
• Comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures
• Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly
• Ensure freshness and quality of all menu items and packages all products to proper specifications
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties as instructed and according to company guidelines
• Follow and uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations
• Complete end-of-day inventory and other opening and closing duties in accordance with company checklists and procedures

Qualifications 

• 2 or more years of previous experience in a culinary service role is required
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes
• Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.
• Verbal communication skills to lead the work of kitchen assistants

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 the entire length of shift
• Frequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet, twist at the waist, bending and squatting
• Pushing and pulling occasionally, to move equipment, mops, and brooms

Shift Details 

Day shift
Evening shift
Weekends
Holidays

Who We Are 

Providing hospitality services at Boise Airport since 2014, Delaware North offers travelers an array of dining options – including local favorites Bardenay and 13th Street Pub & Grill, as well as national brands such as Smashburger and Einstein Bros. Bagels.

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.