Your Yellowstone Adventure Starts Here—Join Our Team for summer 2026!

Posted: May 12, 2026

Housekeeper, Food Service Worker, Cooks

Yellowstone National Park Lodges

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Wages/Pay
$15.70 - $22.50 / hour
Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
May 12, 2026

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

Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three!


Housekeeper 

Job Summary:

Housekeepers (we call them Room Attendants) are responsible for cleaning, restocking, and maintaining rooms of a hotel or cabins. You will maintain a pleasant ambiance by meeting tidiness and cleanliness standards throughout the location, creating a better and safer guest environment.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: June 2026- October 2026
Pay: $15.70/hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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Food Service Worker

Job Summary:

Join the vibrant team at Yellowstone's food and beverage outlets, where you can thrive in various roles such as Quick Service Food Prep, Food Server, Food Runner, Dishwasher, or Cashier throughout the season. Enjoy the unique opportunity to work in one of the most breathtaking national parks, providing exceptional service to visitors while creating unforgettable experiences in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: Must be available to work Late May/June - October 15th
Pay: $15.70/hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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Cook

Job Summary:

  • As a Cook, you would be responsible for assisting the restaurant Chef and/or Sous Chef in all basic food preparation, performing cooking functions or prep production.

  • As an Employee Dining Room Cook, you would be responsible for preparation of meals and feeding our employees according to set recipes. The feeding of our staff is one of our highest priorities.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: Mid May- Early November
Pay: $19.00/hour - $22.50/hour

Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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Why Yellowstone National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Yellowstone:

  • Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost

  • Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included

  • No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck

  • 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!

Perks:

  • Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass

  • Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)

  • Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi

  • Employee discounts at local gateway communities

  • Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

  • $350 Referral Bonus Program

  • The adventure of a lifetime!

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Yellowstone National Park Lodges

At Yellowstone National Park Lodges, we work hard, share a passion for the environment, and create memorable experiences for our guests. We offer seasonal and year-round positions in guest services, housekeeping, food & beverage, and more. Wouldn’t you love to join the team and experience what many people describe as a "life-changing experience"?

Location
Montana and Wyoming
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
3500
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
For $17.00 per day, seasonal employees are guaranteed in-park dormitory-style housing that includes Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), laundry, utilities, and all meals. These room & board costs are charged biweekly through an automatic payroll deduction.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Intermittent
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