Cook - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee housing

On-site meals

Employee shuttle service

Discounts on local attractions

Job summary

Xanterra Travel Collection at Mount Rushmore National Memorial is seeking a full-time cook to prepare menu items and ensure quality, safety and sanitation. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen supporting cafeteria, grab-and-go meals and banquets, with a typical 40-hour schedule and year-round operations.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, a 401(k) with match, life and AD&D, and employee development programs. Housing and meals are available on site for employees.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree and 4 years of kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Cook, portion and garnish food orders for customers.
• Prepare foods according to recipes and regulatory standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation at high standards in kitchen areas.
• Cut, portion and prepare vegetables, meat and other ingredients.
• Train and supervise others to follow set standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Self-starter

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen safety & sanitation

Job description

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at Mount Rushmore National Memorial! Located in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round and operates retail shops and a variety dining outlets serving convenient grab-and-go meals and coffee. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

Job Summary

Works in the kitchen area to cook customer orders ensuring Company and regulatory standards are met. Will also assist in preparing foods for cafeteria, ready-to-serve packages, and banquets.

The Details

Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $15.07/hr
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

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 Mount Rushmore, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Mount Rushmore

• Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site) and on‑site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• On‑site laundry facility, Wi‑Fi (limited bandwidth), employee shuttle service available during peak season
• 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
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Benefits

• 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

Perks

• Black Hills VIP Training Pass discounts for local attractions
• Retail, lodging and travel discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 referral bonus program
• No state income tax deductions in South Dakota

Responsibilities

• Cook/makes, portions and garnishes food orders for customers
• Ensure that company and regulatory standards are met, including but not limited to prepares food according to recipe and proper temperatures and food is stored and held at proper holding temperatures
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation is exceeds high standards, to include but not limited to, cleaning various kitchen equipment such as grease friers, flat top griddle, vent hoods, oven and steam kettles; cleaning various kitchen tools and utensils, taking out garbage, sweeping and mopping the floors, and supporting company sustainability efforts
• Clean, cut and portion out vegetables, meat and other food for use in recipes or grab and go meals
• Prepare menu items according to set recipes
• Help ensure that others in the kitchen and cooking areas are trained and keeping to the set company and regulatory standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Culinary degree and 4 years’ experience in a kitchen across fast casual and quick service facilities. Work experience can substitute for formal education.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to listen and effectively communicate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where project priorities, task deadlines, and assignments can change quickly and with little notice.
• Must be a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision while working within set guidelines.
• Ability to adapt training methods to different skill and ability levels.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly standing, walking, handling, reaching outward, carrying and lifting 10 pounds or less, and push/pulling 12 pounds or less.
• Frequently reaching over shoulder, squat/kneeling, bending, carrying and lifting 11 to 50 pounds, and push/pulling 13 to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally sitting, climbing, crawling, carrying and lifting 51 to 100 pounds, and push/pulling 26 to 40 pounds.

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.