Kitchen Steward Lead-Mount Rushmore

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 Mount Rushmore National Memorial!

Located in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round and operates retail shops and a variety dining outlets serving convenient grab-and-go meals and coffee. 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 Kitchen Stewrad Lead to Live. Work. Explore. in Mount Rushmore!

Job Summary:
The Lead Kitchen Custodian position will support the operational team by ensuring the Food and Beverage spaces, including but not limited to the kitchen, dish/ pot/laundry rooms, dry storge and hot line, are impeccably clean, sanitized, and ready for service at all times. This position will help ensure that the facility meets or exceeds health and safety standards.

The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Season Dates: Immediately
Pay: $16.63 per hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
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 Mount Rushmore, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Mount Rushmore:

• Employee housing at low cost (dormitory-style or RV site), through payroll deduction
• Employee Dining Room (cafeteria-style) where meals are $5.50 each, paid separately
• 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!

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
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program

• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation and other assigned areas including but not limited to kitchen, pot room, dish room, laundry room and dry storage to including, but not limited to floors (and grout), walls, slip proof mats on hot line, exterior surfaces of kitchen cooking and food holding / storage equipment, handwashing sinks, and hot line hood vents.
• Clean, sanitize and label all children’s highchairs.
• Ensure all trash receptacles are emptied after food outlet(s) are closed and properly cleaned both inside and out. This includes all bussing stations.
• Perform periodic deep cleaning of larger kitchen equipment, including ovens, stoves, fryers, and refrigerators, to prevent the buildup of grease and food residue.
• Clean vents, filters, and exhaust systems to ensure air quality and hygiene in foodservice areas.
• Report any health or safety hazards to the supervisor and take immediate action to address issues if needed; including reporting any pest activity to management and assisting with preventative measures
• Monitor cleaning supplies and inform supervisors when stock levels are low or when additional items are needed.
• Ensure that cleaning equipment (e.g., vacuums, mops, floor scrubbers) is properly maintained and stored when not in use.
• Follow Company and departmental environmental and safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in housekeeping, janitorial work, or foodservice roles is preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen/food service cleaning techniques, materials, and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely and follow proper procedures.
• Ability to operate an industrial floor scrubbing machine.
• A friendly, professional demeanor when interacting with guests and staff.
• Willing to “pitch-in” and help the team with tasks.
• Must be a positive team player with flexible schedules who like to have fun and have the passion to work.

Physical Requirements include:

• Constantly standing, walking, handling, lift/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 12 pounds.
• Frequently reaching outward, squatting/kneeling, bending, lifting/carrying 11-50 pounds, and pushing/pulling 13 - 40 pounds. 
• Occasionally sitting, reaching above shoulder, climbing, crawling, and pushing/pulling 41-100 pounds.

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.

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