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Yellowstone National Park General Stores
Yellowstone National Park, WY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026

Compensation: $18.75 to $19.75 per hour

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for seasonal Cooks to join our team at Yellowstone General Stores in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Are you ready to showcase your culinary skills and take your career to the next level? Join our talented culinary team, where innovation and teamwork are valued and celebrated. Apply today and be a part of our mission to deliver exceptional dining experiences!

Pay

$18.75 – $19.75 / hour

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

What we offer

  • Weekly pay
  • Employee discounts – 30% off non-grocery items
  • Flexible work schedules – you can expect to work 32-40 hours per week
  • Low-cost access to Yellowstone National Park urgent care facilities ($8.12/ week)
  • Free and low-cost recreational opportunities, including the Yellowstone Employee Recreation Program (YCERP), which offers sports, equipment rental, guided hikes, raft trips, educational seminars, and more!
  • Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth, including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

Note: Additional benefits, including insurance and vacation, are available for eligible year-round positions at other Delaware North properties

Life at Yellowstone General Stores

Looking for a job you love? Be part of a global team fortunate enough to live and work in Yellowstone National Park, our nation’s first National Park! With nearly 3500 square miles of park and 1000 miles of trails, you’ll never get bored. Each day inspires in special places like this.

  • Dorm-style housing is available for $50/ week, including free laundry
  • Full RV hookups range from $50 to $80/ week, including water, sewer, and electricity
  • Meals provided at $75/ week (optional for RV residents)
  • Endless adventure opportunities in Yellowstone include wildlife watching, cycling, camping, kayaking, horseback riding, swimming, and much more!
  • Close access to Grand Teton National Park and historic western town Cody, Wyoming

What will you do?

  • Clean, by hand or machine: dishes, glassware, pots, pans, flatware, and kitchen items, ensuring all sanitizer levels on dish machines and pot sinks are at the specific requirements for health standards, techniques, and sanitation guidelines
  • Comply with food preparation standards by adhering to specified portion sizes and quality benchmarks
  • Keep workstations, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
  • Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet
  • Clean work area, including equipment, floors, walls, and cooking area, keeping the kitchenware storage organized
  • Remove trash, recycle, and compost from the dish room and transport it to the correct dumpster, as well as clean and sanitize the garbage cans
  • Receive and check deliveries for quantity and quality
  • Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory

More about you

  • Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations
  • Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of attention to detail
  • Ability to work as a team player, follow procedures, and take directions
  • Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements
  • No experience or diploma required

Physical requirements

  • Ability to stand for long periods while also bending, lifting, and reaching
  • Ability to place items above and below head height
  • Exposed to variable temperatures

Shift details

Days
Evenings
Split shift
Holidays
Weekends

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