Kitchen Team Member

Yellowstone National Park Lodges

LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE. as a Kitchen Team Member in Yellowstone National Park this summer!

Escape to the mountains & geysers of the world's first national park!

Seasonal
Posted: Jan 28, 2025

Kitchen Team Member

Location
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming and Gardiner, Montana
Wages/Pay
$15.45 / hour
Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: Apr 14, 2025

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team in Yellowstone National Park!

We operate 47 dining venues, including dining rooms, fast-casual, cafeterias, bars, employee facilities, delis and snack shops. It's high volume, fast-paced and fun! Almost half of the Yellowstone summer staff work for the Food and Beverage Operation! If you are interested in starting or enhancing your food and beverage career, the kitchen is a great place to start.

Job Summary:
As a Kitchen Team Member you will work to meet our guests’ needs. You may work in any of the following positions: Quick Service Food Prep, Quick Service Food Server, Food Runner, Dishwasher, or Cashier.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: Mid April - Late October
Pay: $15.45/hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Yellowstone National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Yellowstone:

  • Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost

  • Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included

  • No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck

  • A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities

  • Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits:

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Wellness Program

  • Learning and Development Program

Perks:

  • Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass

  • Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)

  • Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.

  • Employee discounts at local gateway communities

  • Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

  • $350 Referral Bonus Program

  • The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the completion of a variety of tasks relating to the preparation, service, and cleanup of food to customers.

  • Responsible for creating a clean and exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Qualifications

  • Ability to follow all policy, procedures and service standards.

  • Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and safely with all service and kitchen equipment.

  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks under pressure while maintaining a pleasant demeanor.

  • Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work in a team environment and follow directions.

Physical Requirements include:

  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time, approximately 8 hours. 

  • Must be able to walk for long periods of time.

  • Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.

  • Must be able to bend, stretch and reach for extended periods of time.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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