Employee Dining Room Cook

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

We operate 47 dining venues, including dining rooms, fast-casual, cafeterias, bars, employee facilities, delis and snack shops. It's high volume, fast-paced and fun! Almost half of the Yellowstone summer staff work for the Food and Beverage Operation! If you are interested in starting or enhancing your food and beverage career, the kitchen is a great place to start.

Job Summary:

• 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.

• Previous cooking experience required.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: Mid April - Late October

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for prep, set-up, service, clean up, and restocking of employee dining service line and appropriate prep areas.

• Expected to adhere to all sanitation requirements including product rotation, temperature maintenance and record keeping, storage procedures, cooking requirements, and handling techniques.

Qualifications:

• Perform all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner.

• Follow all policy, procedures and service standards.

• Responsible for prep, set-up, service, clean up, and restocking of employee dining room service line and appropriate prep areas.

• Adhere to all sanitation requirements including product rotation, temperature maintenance and record keeping, storage procedures, cooking requirements, and handling techniques.

• Ability to work from prep and par lists and follow standardized recipes. 

• Develop and maintain positive communication and teamwork with all co-workers and supervisors.

• Work quickly, efficiently, and safely with all kitchen equipment.

• Organize and prioritize under pressure while maintaining a pleasant demeanor. 

Physical Requirements include:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, approximately 8 hours. 

• Must be able to walk for long periods of time.

• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.

• Must be able to bend, stretch and reach for extended periods of time.

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:

• Live in our nation’s first National Park! Seasonal management includes dormitory-style housing that includes Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), laundry, and all utilities.

• All meals provided; including breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• 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!

Benefits and Perks:

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

• Employee discounts on retail, food & beverage, lodging, and activities in Yellowstone

• Employee discounts at local gateway communities

• Access to maintained campgrounds and back country campsites inside and around the park

• Over 1,000 miles of hiking trails inside the park itself

• Fresh air, breathtaking views, and clear night skies

• World-class wildlife viewing of bison, elk, moose, wolves, bears, and more

• Approximately 500 geysers (the largest concentration in the world) and hot springs, including Grand Prismatic, the third largest in the world