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

As a sanctuary with over 146,000 acres of cliffs, canyons, diverse plant and animal life, and uninterrupted beauty, Zion is a place of peace and refuge. We operate a variety of dining facilities, a retail shop, and the only in-park lodging. For those that live and work in the park, there are endless opportunities to explore the amazing wonders that surround you.

No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

We’re hiring Prep Cooks to Live. Work. Explore. in Zion!

The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round or Seasonal 
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: $13.15/ per hour

Housing/Food: $13.50 per day
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Zion 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 Zion, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Zion:

• Employee housing (3 people per dorm room/communal living) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, employee shuttle service, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), employee gym
• 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:

• Generous benefit package for full-time employees
• Unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities
• Direct access to Zion National Park's restricted Canyon Scenic Drive
• Exclusive employee discounts in Zion and other Xanterra properties
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

• Maintain all culinary and sanitation requirements including product rotation (FIFO), temperature maintenance/control, adhering to storage procedures, cooking requirements and handling techniques.
• Maintain policies and procedures regarding health and safety requirements.
• Control waste and maintain area food cost.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner while maintaining quality standards.
• Prepare to-go salads, sandwiches, desserts, wraps, etc.
• Become exposed to different areas of food production, cooking methods, and continue to develop skills.
• Basic knife work and use of kitchen equipment such as steamers, slicer, grills and kettles and mixers required. 
• Practice established sanitation standards in all phases of work.

• Ability to be well groomed, clean, and practice good hygiene standards.
• Ability to communicate and cooperate positively with peers and supervisor.
• Ability to function with flexibility and courteous behavior in very active kitchen operation.
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and safely with all kitchen equipment.
• Ability to maintain excellent attendance and be punctual in a complete uniform for any scheduled shift.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Knowledge of proper food handling and storage in accordance to food safety codes.
• Skills in proper knife handling and equipment operation.

Physical Requirements include:

• Ability to stand throughout an eight hour shift and frequently lift and carry cartons of 50lbs or more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.