The opportunity

Delaware North Travel is hiring a full-time Experienced Cook to join our team at Orlando Airport in Orlando, Florida.

 

As an Experienced Cook, you will showcase your skills and be a visible leader in the kitchen. Partnering with management team members, you will plan menus, deliver food to quality standards, train kitchen team members, operate kitchen equipment, uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations, and monitor the quantities, labor, and overhead costs.

 

Ready to bring the heat and leave a lasting culinary legacy? Apply today and showcase your unique expertise.

 

On July 10, 2025, Delaware North announced its US-based Travel Hospitality Services (THS) business will be sold to Areas, a global leader in travel dining and retail. The sale is expected to be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2025. Upon completion of the sale, all THS team members will become part of the Areas. Areas will operate 369 locations in 27 airports and 12 travel plazas nationwide, with a U.S. workforce of over 6,000. Globally, Areas serves travelers in 11 countries with 2,200 points of sale and over $3 billion in annual revenue. For more information, please visit: www.areas.com

Pay $20.50 - $20.50 / hour

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

What we offer

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 payEmployee assistance program Training and development opportunitiesEmployee discountsFlexible 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.

What will you do?Review menus and customer orders to determine the type and quantities of food to be prepared and comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, ensuring proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, the freshness and quality of all menu items, and packages all products to proper specificationsKeep workstations, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked, as well as maintain the kitchen and storage facilities in a sanitary conditionUse waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheetPerform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines

More about youMust be 18 years of age or olderAt least 2 years of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice positionAbility to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipesBasic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements

Physical requirementsMust be able to lift to 50 lbs to and from freezers and ovens, reach up to seven feet, twist, bend, and squatStanding and walking for the entire length of the shift in moderate to high noise levelsManual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids, and operate kitchen equipmentExposed to variable temperatures 

Shift details

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8hr shift
10hr shift

Who we are

Delaware North provides hospitality services at Orlando International Airport. Travelers can find delicious baked goods, grab-and-go packaged snacks, and meals at Harvest & Grounds. Raw Juice is famous for cold press juice and plant-based fare. Delaware North has operated here since 2021.

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\u2019t 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\u2019re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we\u2019re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we\u2019re shaping the future of hospitality \u2014 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.