Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen + On-site Meals

Xanterra; Keystone (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Disability Insurance

401k with match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Learning and Development Programs

Black Hills VIP Training Pass

Job summary

Xanterra Travel Collection at Mount Rushmore National Memorial is hiring a Cook to work in our Food & Beverage team. You will cook customer orders, follow recipes and temperatures, and help prepare cafeteria and grab-and-go items for a busy dining operation.

This full-time, year-round role offers a 40‑hour week, weekend and holiday shifts, on-site housing options, employee meals, and benefits such as medical, dental, 401(k) with match, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or 4 years of kitchen experience; work experience can substitute for formal education.

Responsibilities

• Cook/makes, portions and garnishes food orders for customers.
• Ensure that company and regulatory standards are met, including proper temperatures and holding times.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation to high standards; clean kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Prepare vegetables, meat and other food for recipes or grab-and-go meals.
• Prepare menu items according to set recipes.
• Assist in training others to meet standards and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Self-starter

Adapt training methods

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Xanterra Travel Collection at Mount Rushmore National Memorial is hiring a Cook to work in our Food & Beverage team. You will cook customer orders, follow recipes and temperatures, and help prepare cafeteria and grab-and-go items for a busy dining operation.

This full-time, year-round role offers a 40‑hour week, weekend and holiday shifts, on-site housing options, employee meals, and benefits such as medical, dental, 401(k) with match, and life insurance.