Work Where the Mountains Touch the Sky – Jobs at Glacier National Park!

Posted: May 07, 2026

Kitchen Custodian, Sous Chef, Cook, Lead Cook

Xanterra Glacier National Park Lodges

Glacier NP, Montana

Wages/Pay
$15.70 - $18.00 / hour
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
ASAP

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

At Glacier National Park Lodges, we depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, and share our vision. We work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages personal responsibility and promotes pride in each employee. Regardless of your job, you will be a proud steward of the park and play a vital role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.


Sous Chef

Job Summary:
At Glacier National Park Lodges, we depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, and competent people who 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. You will play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: May through September or October 2026 (exact dates vary by location)
Pay: $2,000 bi-weekly
Schedule: Typical schedule is 45-50 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays). Subject to volume and park visitation levels.

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Cook

Job Summary:
Preparing high-quality meals in a timely manner, following recipe guidelines and utilizing a variety of cooking methods. This role requires effective communication with the chef on duty and adherence to sanitation standards to ensure a clean and efficient kitchen environment.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: starting in May and ending in September 2026 (exact dates vary by location)
Pay: $18.85/hr
Schedule: Typical schedule is 45-50 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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Lead Cook

Job Summary:
Preparing high-quality cold foods and salads in a timely manner while closely communicating with the chef on duty. 

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: May through September 2026 (dates vary by location)
Pay: $21.25/hr
Schedule: Typical schedule is 45-50 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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Kitchen Custodian

This Kitchen Porter/Steward position ensures the kitchen remains clean and organized by washing dishes, sanitizing work areas, maintaining kitchen equipment, and completing all necessary janitorial tasks.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: Through early October
Pay: $16.35 per hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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Why Glacier National Park?
We are a welcoming community that works hard, shares a real passion for the environment, and enjoys crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are an authorized concessionaire in Glacier and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Glacier:

  • 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

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Xanterra Glacier National Park Lodges

Xanterra Travel Collection delivers a world of unforgettable experiences. We are the largest operator of lodges, restaurants, and other concessions in some of America’s most renowned national parks and owner of some of the world’s top travel and adventure companies. Glacier National Park Lodges employs close to 700 people each summer. Explore mountains, lakes, waterfalls and glaciers

Location
Montana
Season
Summer
Staff size
700
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Dormitory style living with 2 - 4 roommates
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Intermittent
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