Lead Food Preparer, Lexington Airport

Delaware North

  • Lexington, KY
  • $19.75 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 hours ago
The opportunityDelaware North Travel is hiring a full-time Lead Food Preparer to join our team at Lexington Airport in Lexington, Kentucky. As a Lead Food Preparer, you will prepare food for food service operations, restaurants, or banquets, in accordance with the company's standards.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:Pay $19.75 - $19.75 / hourInformation on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at .What we offerWe 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
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 items and stations according to company standards and specifications; sets up for anticipated business
  • Maintain the cleanliness and organization of food, utensils, and equipment
  • Label, date, and wrap food products, adhering to ServSafe procedures
  • Follow all safety, security, and kitchen procedures
More about you
  • Prior food preparation experience is preferred, but not required
  • Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets
  • Ability to use kitchen tools safely
  • No high school diploma or GED required
Physical requirements
  • Frequent standing or walking for the entire length of the shift
  • Manual dexterity is sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Frequent bending and squatting and immersing hands in water
Shift detailsDays
EveningsWho we areDelaware 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.

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