Cafe Associate

Explor Badlands; Interior (SD); On-site; USD 1,653,120 - 2,479,680; Full time

Job summary

Badlands National Park is hiring a Cafe Associate to prepare food and beverages, assist in multiple service areas, and deliver exceptional hospitality to guests. You will support the café team, follow recipes, and help maintain cleanliness and safety throughout shifts.

The role requires flexibility to work day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts, with duties spanning food prep, cashiering, and beverage fulfillment. Training and advancement opportunities are available in hospitality services.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Café experience (1 year minimum preferred) and customer service experience.
• Physical: Able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food/beverage items per recipes and standards.
• Provide exceptional guest service.
• Maintain cleanliness of all areas during shift.

Skills

Food prep

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

At Badlands National Park, every day is an adventure — where rugged beauty, dramatic landscapes, and rich natural history come together to create a truly unforgettable workplace. Whether you're guiding visitors through ancient fossil beds or helping preserve one of America’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders, a job here is more than just work, it’s a chance to be part of something wild, meaningful, and deeply rewarding. Join us in protecting this extraordinary place and inspiring all who wander here!

CAFÉ ASSOCIATE JOB DESCRIPTION: Workcampers Welcome

Summary of Position: Responsible for preparing food and beverage items in accordance with recipes and established Company standards to deliver extraordinary hospitality. This position requires the flexibility to work in food preparation, packaging, cashiering and fulfilling beverage orders.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Café Manager and/or Lead in ensuring that Food and Beverage items are prepared and served according to recipes and Company standards.
• Provide exceptional guest service.
• Clean and maintain all assigned areas throughout shift, keeping all “First Guest Fresh”.
• Work individually and with the team, to surpass expectations in an efficient, motivated and positive, can-do manner.
• Adhere to Company recipes and Safe Food Handling procedures.
• Complete all required food and safety logs in a timely and efficient manner.
• Obtain ServSafe and/or State Food Handler Certification.
• Be available to work a variety of day, night, weekend and holiday shifts as requested.
• Adhere to Company Cash Handling Procedures.
• Understand Company’s Environmental & Quality commitments and systems.
• Follow all Health and Safety standards, policies, and initiatives.
• Complete assigned duties, checklists and other tasks as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Knowledge of food preparation, storage, sanitation and commercial kitchen equipment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities in a positive and productive way
• Majority of shift will be spent on feet in a fast-paced environment and in close proximity to other people
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Frequent bending, twisting, lifting and squatting will be required

Knowledge and Experience:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: Café experience (1 year minimum preferred) Customer service experience.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and all other status protected by law.