- Wages/Pay
- $11.50 / hour + tips
- Experience Level
- Some experience required
- Job Start Date
- Jun 17, 2026
At Badlands National Park, every day is an adventure — where rugged beauty, dramatic landscapes, and rich natural history come together to create a truly unforgettable workplace. Whether you're guiding visitors through ancient fossil beds or helping preserve one of America’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders, a job here is more than just work, it’s a chance to be part of something wild, meaningful, and deeply rewarding. Join us in protecting this extraordinary place and inspiring all who wander here!
CAFÉ ASSOCIATE JOB DESCRIPTION: Workcampers Welcome
Summary of Position: Responsible for preparing food and beverage items in accordance with recipes and established Company standards to deliver extraordinary hospitality. This position requires the flexibility to work in food preparation, packaging, cashiering and fulfilling beverage orders.
Responsibilities:
Assist the Café Manager and/or Lead in ensuring that Food and Beverage items are prepared and served according to recipes and Company standards.
Provide exceptional guest service.
Clean and maintain all assigned areas throughout shift, keeping all “First Guest Fresh”.
Work individually and with the team, to surpass expectations in an efficient, motivated and positive, can-do manner.
Adhere to Company recipes and Safe Food Handling procedures.
Complete all required food and safety logs in a timely and efficient manner.
Obtain ServSafe and or State Food Handler Certification.
Be available to work a variety of day, night, weekend and holiday shifts as requested.
Adhere to Company Cash Handling Procedures.
Understand Company’s Environmental & Quality commitments and systems.
Follow all Health and Safety standards, policies, and initiatives.
Complete assigned duties, checklists and other tasks as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Knowledge of food preparation, storage, sanitation and commercial kitchen equipment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities in a positive and productive way
Majority of shift will be spent on feet in a fast-paced environment and in close proximity to other people
Ability to lift 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Frequent bending, twisting, lifting and squatting will be required
Knowledge and Experience:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: Café experience (1 year minimum preferred) Customer service experience
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and all other status protected by law.
Contact Info
- Cady Windholz
- cwindholz@goexplorus.com
- (913) 340-8404
- www.staybadlands.com
Explor Badlands LLC
Welcome to Explor Badlands LLC! Whether you are seeking adventure in the national parks, national forests, state park marinas or a variety of other amazing places in the U.S., you should consider joining our team. Our #1 goal is to provide extraordinary experiences to our employees while offering competitive pay and benefits.
- Location
- South Dakota
- Season
- Summer
- Staff size
- 65
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- We offer shared employee housing with laundry onsite. We anticipate rent will be $105 per week.
- Family housing available
- No
- Single occupancy housing available
- No
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Some meals / discounts
- Cell phone service
- Some, ask for details
- Internet access
- Intermittent
