What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Inventory Coordinator - Yellowstone National Park position at Xanterra Travel Collection?
We’re excited to hire and welcome team members to our national park locations! Xanterra Travel Collection® is a private company that provides concession services within national parks. All services operated by Xanterra, including lodging, dining, retail, and tour operations, are currently open and continue to operate as planned for the 2025 summer season. Any potential government layoffs within the National Park Service do not impact our positions or job offers.
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 a Food Inventory Coordinator, you would be resposible for working with production records and par sheets, ordering and inventory of all food, beverage and paper products, as well as stocking and organizing shipments. We’re seeking candidates that have experience and understanding of high volume kitchen operations. This position requires computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word. Being able to remain calm in a high stress environment is essential for this position.
The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: Mid April - Late October
Pay: $16.00/hour - $17.00/hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
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!
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Learning and Development Program
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!
Responsibilities
- Responsible for receiving, storing, issuing, transferring or returning items that are used in the operation. Store food according to established food safety standards, i.e. raw foods below cooked and ready to eat. Maintain documents relating to Sanitation SOPs, including temperature tracking sheets for receipt of goods.
- Ensure that items needed to produce menu items in all outlets are available and in a ready to use form.
- Produce, distribute and file all necessary documents to support the receiving, storing, transferring or returning of items used in the operation.
- Communicate with the Food & Beverage management team any discrepancies in the order and follows the correct procedure for zeroed items from the location warehouse.
- Establish and maintains order in all walk-in coolers, freezers, dry storage areas, food and non-food storage areas, including following up after other staff and removal of empty containers.
- Responsible for the sanitation and cleanliness of the dry storage areas and walk-ins immediately following the receiving and storing of all items to those mentioned areas.
- Rotate product in all areas to represent a First In, First Out philosophy of product usage.
- Assist with the physical count of all food inventory items at the end of each fiscal period and bi-weekly as directed.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of all products used to include: how to handle, how and where to store, how long it will last.
- Working knowledge of administrative duties to include: use of production records and par sheets, inventory procedures, ordering procedures,
- Ability to organize and prioritize under pressure while maintaining a calm and pleasant demeanor.
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, and supervisors.
- Ability to accomplish common tasks with little direct supervision.
- Computer skills helpful, programs include Excel, Word, and CloudSuite ordering system.
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 70 pounds.
- Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods of time.
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 veteran status.
Salary : $16 - $17