Line Cook, Syracuse Airport

The opportunity

Delaware North Travel is hiring full-time and part-time Line Cooks to join our team at Syracuse Airport in Syracuse, New York . As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing dishes according to recipes and chef specifications.

If you want a job where no day is the same and where you will interact with people from around the world while developing your hospitality skills, join our team and apply now.

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:

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at .

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?

• Follow assignments for opening and closing procedures, as well as food production
• Prepare food and beverage products following recipe guidelines, using proper preparation techniques, and sanitation guidelines
• Set up and operate kitchen equipment
• Keep workstation and equipment clean, organized, and sufficiently stocked

More about you

• Ability to understand recipes and food abbreviations
• Previous cooking experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to follow procedures, take directions, and work in a team environment
• Basic math skills to understand, calculate, and follow recipe measurements and proportions

Physical requirements

• Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motions
• Ability to lift 20 pounds or more
• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders
• Exposure to variable temperatures

Shift details

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Providing hospitality services since 2019, Delaware North operates food and beverage services at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Dining options include the Middle Ages Brewing Company, Dunkin Coffee on the Run, and Johnny Rockets. Serving more than a million travelers each year, Syracuse Hancock International Airport is the primary passenger airport for Central New York. Delaware North team members receive a paid meal during their shifts.

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.