First Cook, Yellowstone General Stores

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for seasonal First 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!

These positions are for the 2026 Spring / Summer Season.

Pay

$18.25 - $18.25 / 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!
• Referral bonus – earn $200 for each eligible referral
• 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.

What will you do?

Prepare and serve hearty meals for team members by following detailed recipes and cooking instructions while using proper techniques and maintainin g high standard s of cleanliness and food safety.

More about you

At least 1 year of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice position

Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes

Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements

No high school diploma or GED required

Physical requirements

Shift details

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Evenings

Holidays

Weekends

Who we are

Yellowstone General Stores are located throughout Yellowstone National Park including near Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, and Canyon Village. The locations offer the opportunity to explore more than 1000 miles of hiking trails, 40 waterfalls, and 10,000 hydro-thermal features like hot springs and geysers. We offer dorm-style employee housing or full-hookup RV sites. We also offer an employee meal program, store discounts, and recreational activities in Yellowstone National Park for our team members.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy : a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.