Prep Cook

The Opportunity 

Delaware North Travel and Hospitality is hiring full-time and part-time Prep Cooks to join our team at Lexington Airport in Lexington, Kentucky. You will never get bored coordinating multiple orders on demand in this fast-paced environment. Apply now to discover a world of flavors and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering excellent food preparation and service to guests.

Pay

$15.50 - $16.00 / hourInformation on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

Benefits 

160 hours of PTO (4 weeks of paid time off in the first year)

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 

• Prepare food to specifications before and during unit operations, complying with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, and label, date and wrap food products in accordance with ServSafe procedures
• Communicate with chef for any instructions or training
• Uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations and follow all safety, security and kitchen procedures
• Maintains food, utensils and equipment in a clean and orderly manner
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines

Qualifications 

• No experience or diploma required
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructions
• Capacity to use kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment ware

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, as well as stand and walk for the entire length of shift, possibly in a confined space
• Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipment
• Exposed to variable temperatures and damp environments, frequently immersing hands in water

Shift Details 

Day shiftEvening shiftHolidaysWeekends

Who We Are 

Delaware North provides food and beverage services at Blue Grass Airport, offering a mix of local and regional favorites, as well as national brands. Restaurants such as The Bourbon Library Bar & Restaurant offer an array of bourbon favorites as well as a selection of southern comfort foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, is the primary airport serving central and eastern Kentucky. Delaware North has operated here since 2019.

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.