Kitchen Steward - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

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

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Employee discounts

Volunteer/employee activities

Job summary

Xanterra is seeking a Kitchen Steward at Mount Rushmore National Memorial to maintain cleanliness across kitchen, dish, laundry, and storage areas. This role supports the operational team in meeting health and safety standards and ensuring spaces are ready for service.

The position is full-time and year-round, with pay at $15.05 per hour. Benefits and life at Mount Rushmore offer discounts, employee activities, and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in housekeeping, janitorial, or foodservice roles preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen/food service cleaning techniques, materials, and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely and follow proper procedures.
• Ability to operate an industrial floor scrubbing machine.
• Friendly, professional demeanor when interacting with guests and staff.
• Willing to “pitch-in” and help the team with tasks.
• Must be a positive team player with flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation and other areas including kitchen, dish room, laundry, and dry storage.
• Clean, sanitize and label children’s highchairs.
• Empty and clean trash receptacles after outlets close; bussing stations included.
• Perform periodic deep cleaning of larger kitchen equipment to prevent grease buildup.
• Clean vents, filters, and exhaust systems to ensure air quality and hygiene.
• Report health or safety hazards and assist with preventive measures.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and notify supervisors when stock is low.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is maintained and stored properly.
• Follow company environmental and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible schedule

Guest interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

We’re hiring Kitchen Stewardto Live. Work. Explore. in Mount Rushmore!

Job Summary:

The Kitchen Steward position will support the operational team by ensuring the Food and Beverage spaces, including but not limited to the kitchen, dish/ pot/laundry rooms, dry storge and hot line, are impeccably clean, sanitized, and ready for service at all times. This position will help ensure that the facility meets or exceeds health and safety standards.

The Details:

Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

Start Date: December 3, 2026

Pay: $15.05/hour

Life in Mount Rushmore

• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program

Benefits:

• Xanterra offers competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees. For more information, click here.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation and other assigned areas including but not limited to kitchen, pot room, dish room, laundry room and dry storage to including, but not limited to floors (and grout), walls, slip proof mats on hot line, exterior surfaces of kitchen cooking and food holding / storage equipment, handwashing sinks, and hot line hood vents.
• Clean, sanitize and label all children’s highchairs.
• Ensure all trash receptacles are emptied after food outlet(s) are closed and properly cleaned both inside and out. This includes all bussing stations.
• Perform periodic deep cleaning of larger kitchen equipment, including ovens, stoves, fryers, and refrigerators, to prevent the buildup of grease and food residue.
• Clean vents, filters, and exhaust systems to ensure air quality and hygiene in foodservice areas.
• Report any health or safety hazards to the supervisor and take immediate action to address issues if needed; including reporting any pest activity to management and assisting with preventative measures
• Monitor cleaning supplies and inform supervisors when stock levels are low or when additional items are needed.
• Ensure that cleaning equipment (e.g., vacuums, mops, floor scrubbers) is properly maintained and stored when not in use.
• Follow Company and departmental environmental and safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in housekeeping, janitorial work, or foodservice roles is preferred
• Knowledge of kitchen/food service cleaning techniques, materials, and equipment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely and follow proper procedures
• Ability to operate an industrial floor scrubbing machine
• A friendly, professional demeanor when interacting with guests and staff
• Willing to “pitch-in” and help the team with tasks.
• Must be a positive team player with flexible schedules who like to have fun and have the passion to work.

Physical Requirements include:

• Constantly standing, walking, handling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 12 pounds.
• Frequently reaching outward, squatting/kneeling, bending, lifting/carrying 11-50 pounds, and pushing/pulling 13-40 pounds.
• Occasionally sitting, reaching over shoulder, climbing, crawling, and pushing/pulling over 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.