Cook Crew Member

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for part-time Cook Crew Members to join our team at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Merritt Island, Florida. As a Cook Crew Member, you will help to bring the epic story of the U.S. space program to life.

$16.23 – $16.23 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at

Embark on an extraordinary journey with a job at Kennedy Space Center, where every day allows you to share the excitement of space exploration with our guests.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*
• 401 (k) with company match*
• Paid vacation days and holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave*
• Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
• Weekly pay
• 12 complimentary tickets and 4 parking passes per year to share with friends and family
• Attraction share program with 5 visits per year, with up to 3 guests at discounted rates to popular Florida attractions
• Rewards and recognition program with cool gifts and merchandise
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth, including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

* Available for eligible team members, part-time team members must earn eligibility

• Handling, chopping, assembling, cooking and serving a wide variety of foods.
• Safely operate, sanitize, and clean all equipment, including that used for food service.
• Comply with all property and departmental standards as they pertain to safety and security.
• You may be regularly required to drive yourself to a remote work location where public transportation is not available, and you will be asked to show NASA credentials for entry.
• After 6 months of start date you are eligible to transfer to operations and retail departments.
• Drive a company vehicle as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
• Prior experience as a cook is required.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays, and to work on-call by being scheduled within 24 hours.
• Must be able to obtain a food handlers’ certification.
• Must be able to pass a Delaware North and NASA background check and receive a NASA .
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation to drive yourself to and from work.

• Able to stand for long periods of time, including walking, bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, and stretching.
• Be able to work in both hot and cold environments.
• Ability to handle or operate dangerous kitchen equipment.
• Able to lift 20 lbs and up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders.
• Includes indoor and outdoor work environments.

• Days
• Evenings
• On call
• Holidays
• Weekends