Kitchen Worker (August Start Dates) - Glacier National Park

About the Role

Kitchen workers provide essential support in food preparation and sanitation, including dishwashing, assembling sandwiches and salads, and dicing vegetables. This role requires flexibility to adapt to various tasks while ensuring compliance with food safety standards and maintaining a clean kitchen environment.

Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: Starting late-August and ending late-September 2026 (exact dates vary by location)

Pay

$14.95/hr

Schedule

Typical schedule is 45-50 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays).

Why Join Us

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 an authorized concessionaire in Glacier and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Glacier

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) 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
• $350 Referral Bonus Program

Responsibilities

• Communicate closely with chef on duty
• Follow recipe cards and measure ingredients
• Wash dishes, pots and pans, silverware, and glasses
• Sweep and mop floors, take out trash, general kitchen cleaning tasks
• Prepare cooking ingredients and simple dishes
• Assist pantry with dicing vegetables, making salads and sandwiches
• Maintain Xanterra standards of sanitation throughout kitchen area
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to perform kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients, so that food can be prepared according to recipes
• Ability to communicate clearly to create a teamwork environment
• Ability to remain calm and work well in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Must complete a Food Handlers certificate while on property

Physical Requirements

• Stand for long periods of time, approximately 8 hours
• Walk for long periods of time
• Lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds
• Bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work with chemicals and cleaning solutions