Cook

  • $17.50 to $18.00 per hour
  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • Full Time
The opportunity

Delaware North Travel is searching for a full-time or part-time Cook to join our team at Lexington Airport in Lexington, Kentucky. Join us and become a vital ingredient in the team where youll have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and create mouthwatering dishes that will leave guests craving for more.

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 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

$17.50 $18.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at >

. What we offer

We care about our team members 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?
  • Follow the supervisors assignments for food production and prepare food and beverage products for guests by following recipe guidelines, using proper preparation techniques, and sanitation guidelines
  • Set up, operate, and clean kitchen equipment according to correct procedures, as well as keep workstations clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
  • Work cooperatively with team members and management
  • Follow the supervisors assignments for opening and closing procedures
More about you
  • Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations
  • 1 year of cooking experience required
  • 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
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • No diploma required
Physical requirements
  • Must be able to lift 20 lbs or more
  • Ability to stand for long periods while also bending, lifting, and reaching
  • Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders
  • Exposed to variable temperatures
Shift details

Days
Evenings
10hr shift
12hr shift
Holidays
Weekends
M-F

Source: Casino Careers

Job ID: 489913793
Originally Posted on: 8/19/2025

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