Lead Cook - Glacier National Park

Xanterra Travel Collection; Columbia Falls (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a renowned national park, where you will play a crucial role as a Lead Cook. This position offers the chance to create delicious meals while working in a fast-paced environment surrounded by stunning natural beauty. With opportunities for personal growth, you will be part of a passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional hospitality. Enjoy unique perks like free park access and employee discounts, making this not just a job, but an adventure of a lifetime. If you're ready to take your culinary skills to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Learning and Development Program

Free Glacier National Park pass

Free Red Bus Tours

Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

Planned employee trips and activities

15% Verizon service/products discount

$350 Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience as Lead Cook or First Cook.
• Ability to communicate clearly and mentor kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Create quality meals in a timely manner for guests.
• Follow recipes and maintain sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Mentoring

Education

Culinary School Graduate

Job description

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Overview

We’re excited to hire and welcome team members to our national park locations! Xanterra Travel Collection is a private company that provides concession services within national parks. All services operated by Xanterra, including lodging, dining, retail, and tour operations, are currently open and continue to operate as planned for the 2025 summer season. Any potential government layoffs within the National Park Service do not impact our positions or job offers.

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team in Glacier National Park!

At Glacier National Park Lodges, we depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, share our vision and work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. 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.

Why Glacier National Park?

• Employee housing (dormitory-style or shared cabin) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, employee shuttle service, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• 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

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

Perks

• Free Glacier National Park pass
• Free Red Bus Tours (if available)
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program

Responsibilities

• Creating a quality product in a timely fashion for guests and staff.
• Communicate closely with chef on duty.
• Follow recipe cards and use a full range of cooking methods.
• Familiar with operation of kitchen equipment.
• Maintain Xanterra standards of sanitation throughout pantry/salad areas of the kitchen.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Require 2 to 3 years experience as Lead Cook, First Cook, or is a culinary school graduate.
• Ability to communicate clearly so that others in the kitchen understand expectations and tasks.
li>Ability to mentor and develop Line Cooks and kitchen staff.
• Must multitask to perform various cooking and lead duties at the same time.
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced, high stress environment.

Physical Requirements include:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, approximately 8 hours.
• Must be able to walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods of time.

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 veteran status.