Cook - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Works in the kitchen area to cook customer orders ensuring Company and regulatory standards are met. Will also assist in preparing foods for cafeteria, ready-to-serve packages, and banquets.

Schedule

Full-Time, Year-Round, or Seasonal (September 2026 - October 2026). Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays).

Pay

$15.70/hr

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

Perks

• Black Hills VIP Training Pass
• Discounts for local attractions
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• South Dakota does not have state income tax deductions

Life in Mount Rushmore

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• On-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), employee shuttle service available during peak season
• 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!

Responsibilities

• Cook/makes, portions and garnishes food orders for customers
• Ensure that company and regulatory standards are met, including but not limited to prepares food according to recipe and proper temperatures and food is stored and held at proper holding temperatures
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation exceeds high standards, including cleaning various kitchen equipment such as grease friers, flat top griddle, vent hoods, oven and steam kettles; cleaning various kitchen tools and utensils, taking out garbage, sweeping and mopping the floors, and supporting company sustainability efforts
• Clean, cut and portion out vegetables, meat and other food for use in recipes or grab and go meals
• Prepare menu items according to set recipes
• Help ensure that others in the kitchen and cooking areas are trained and keeping to the set company and regulatory standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Culinary degree and 4 years’ experience in a kitchen across fast casual and quick service facilities. Work experience can substitute for formal education.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to listen and effectively communicate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where project priorities, task deadlines, and assignments can change quickly and with little notice.
• Must be a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision while working within set guidelines.
• Ability to adapt training methods to different skill and ability levels.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly standing, walking, handling, reaching outward, carrying and lifting 10 pounds or less, and push/pulling 12 pounds or less.
• Frequently reaching over shoulder, squat/kneeling, bending, carrying and lifting 11 to 50 pounds, and push/pulling 13 to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally sitting, climbing, crawling, carrying and lifting 51 to 100 pounds, and push/pulling 26 to 40 pounds.