Job Description
High volume, fast-paced and fun! Join our Back of the House team in Glacier National Park!
Enthusiastic about crafting an extraordinary dining experience? Available for all levels of cooks, Glacier National Park has a range of opportunities as expansive as the park itself. We operate several restaurants from fast-casual to fine dining and employee dining room.
Whether you are an entry-level cook or an experienced culinary professional, you will play an essential role in creating memorable experiences for our guests.
The Details:
Position Types: Seasonal
Start Dates: Late April-May
Pay: $15.20
Total Employees: 750 seasonal
Season: April-May to September-October
Why Glacier?
Located in Montana and with over three million visitors a year, Glacier National Park encompasses more than 16,000 square miles of largely wilderness area and is known for its rugged and breathtaking landscapes filled with hundreds of mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and glaciers. Beyond the park’s natural beauty, Glacier National Park has 350 locations on the National Register of Historic Places.
Join our team and find a welcoming community of employees who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy creating memorable experiences for our guests.
Benefits and Perks:
- On-site meals and lodging (dormitory-style or RV site)
- Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth) and laundry facilities provided
- Glacier National Park Pass
- Free Red Bus Tours (as available)
- Exclusive Retail and Dining discounts in Glacier
- The adventure of a lifetime!
- Employee Learning and Development Programs
- Employee discounts on lodging, retail, and food and beverage products at all Xanterra Park locations
A day in the life of the Cook:
- Creating a quality product in a timely fashion for guests and staff.
- Communicate closely with chef on duty.
- Follows recipe cards and use a full range of cooking methods.
- Familiar with operation of kitchen equipment.
- Maintain Xanterra standards of sanitation throughout kitchen area.
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
- Proven experience preferred. A diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
- Clear communication so that others in the kitchen understand expectations and tasks
- Ability to remain calm in a high-stress environment
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 status as a protected veteran.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.20 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
We are dedicated to creating a safe and healthy environment for both employees and guests. We continue to adopt appropriate sanitization measures and are carefully following CDC and state protocols for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Work Location: One location