Food & Beverage Employees at Grand Canyon South Rim

From Kitchen to Canyon Rim – Cook, Create, and Connect!

Posted: Jun 04, 2026

Cook

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges

Grand Canyon, Arizona

Wages/Pay
$17.45 - $19.75 / hour
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Jun 04, 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 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.


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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