Cook — Fast-Paced Park Dining with Growth & Benefits

Xanterra; South Dakota; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee housing

On-site meals

Discounts

Job summary

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is seeking a Cook to join the Food & Beverage team. The role involves cooking customer orders, assisting in cafeteria prep, and supporting banquet service while upholding company and regulatory standards.

Great performance in a fast-paced kitchen, attention to temperature control, and teamwork are essential. On-site housing and meals are provided as part of benefits, with a year-round, full-time schedule in the Black Hills region.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree and 4 years’ kitchen experience in fast casual/quick service.
• 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, clean equipment and work areas.
• Prepare vegetables, meat and other ingredients for recipes or grab-and-go meals.
• Help train other kitchen staff and ensure adherence to standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Fast-paced

Self-starter

Education

Culinary degree

4 years experience

Job description

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is seeking a Cook to join the Food & Beverage team. The role involves cooking customer orders, assisting in cafeteria prep, and supporting banquet service while upholding company and regulatory standards.

Great performance in a fast-paced kitchen, attention to temperature control, and teamwork are essential. On-site housing and meals are provided as part of benefits, with a year-round, full-time schedule in the Black Hills region.