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The opportunity

Delaware North Travel is hiring a full-time Prep Cook 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

$16.00 - $16.50 / 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 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.

What will you do?

+ 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

More about you

+ 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, frequently immersing hands in water

Shift details

Day shift

Evening shift

Holidays

Monday to Friday

Weekends

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.

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.