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Food & Beverage Employees at Grand Canyon South Rim
Posted: Apr 13, 2026

Cook

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges

Grand Canyon, Arizona

Wages/Pay
$17.05 - $18.65 / hour
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: Apr 30, 2026

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

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges operates 6 hotels, 7 retail shops, and various restaurants and dining facilities in the historic Grand Canyon Village. 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 our guests! As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park is a place of remarkable beauty, peace, scenic grandeur, and top-notch hospitality.


Job Summary:
Cooks should anticipate working across all stations and using all kitchen equipment. Depending on the venue, batch production, high-volume a la carte, prep, pantry, and dish tasks will vary.

The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time or Seasonal
Pay: $17.45 - $19.75 per hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the quality, food safety/sanitation, and timeliness of dishes served.

  • Ensure consistency in techniques to be used for proper food preparation, portioning, and plating as outlined in recipes, product rotation, and mise en place.

  • Prepares a variety of food items using knives, electric mixers, ovens, fryers, gas stoves, griddles, and broilers.

Qualifications:

  • Line Cook I

    • At least 1 year of previous cooking experience in high-volume a la carte or batch production settings, including prep, pantry, and dish tasks.

    • Thorough knowledge and experience with all stations and equipment in the kitchen.

    • Ability to produce items to standard following written and oral directions on menu recipe(s).

    • Ability to pass ServeSafe HACCP food sanitation course.

    • Ability to carry out duties on any station in the kitchen.

    • Safe and proficient knife handling skills, with knowledge of various cutting styles.

    • Good verbal communication skills and ability to train personnel in basic cooking techniques.

  • Line Cook II

    • At least 6 months previous cooking experience on different line stations or batch cooking experience in high volume kitchens.

    • Basic knowledge of all production areas of the kitchen.

    • Safe and proficient knife handling skills, with knowledge of various cutting styles.

    • Knowledge of ServeSafe HACCP food sanitation program with ability to apply necessary portions of program.

  • Line Cook III

    • Previous kitchen experience with some cooking experience on a line station or batch cooking.

    • Basic knowledge of the production areas of the kitchen and equipment such as slicers, steamers, and kettles.

    • Safe and proficient knife handling skills.

    • Basic knowledge of ServeSafe HACCP food sanitation program with ability to apply necessary portions of program.

  • All cooks must be available for evening shifts, weekends, and holidays.

  • Must be able to pass ServSafe food handler training.

Physical Requirements include:

  • Physical ability to lift thirty pounds of food product and carry it twenty-five feet minimum.

  • Physical ability to stand for long periods of time and work in high temperatures.


Why Grand Canyon South Rim?
We are a welcoming community that works hard, shares a passion for the environment, and enjoys crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire at the Grand Canyon South Rim and proud stewards of the park. 

Life at the South Rim:

  • Low-cost employee housing and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)

  • Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, and Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)

  • A 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!

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Paid Time Off and Holidays

  • Short and Long-Term Disability

  • 401k with match

  • Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Supplemental Benefits, including Pet Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Wellness Programs

  • Learning and Development Programs

Perks:

  • Rec Center – Fitness Equipment, Computers, and Free WiFi

  • Paid Day off on your birthday with restaurant & retail discounts

  • Discounted mule rides

  • Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides

  • Exclusive retail, lodging, and dining discounts at other Xanterra properties

  • Generous benefit program for eligible employees

  • 15% Verizon service/products discount

  • $350 Referral Bonus Program

  • The adventure of a lifetime!

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Grand Canyon National Park Lodges

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges provides the premier in-park lodging, managing six distinct hotel properties. From the El Tovar Hotel, long considered the crown jewel of Grand Canyon hotels, to Phantom Ranch, the only lodging on the floor of the canyon, we are a proud member of the Xanterra Travel Collection.

Location
Arizona
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Year Round
Staff size
1000
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Intermittent
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