Seasonal Cook/Restaurant Team Member

POWDR • Death Valley, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook/Restaurant Team Member performs kitchen duties for Stovepipe Wells’ various eateries as needed, including kitchen utility and cooking work. The role is part of a team committed to maintaining a safe, friendly, and fun work environment that embraces outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship. Stovepipe Wells is an on-site hospitality operation within Death Valley National Park.

The position supports food preparation and kitchen operations by following management direction, maintaining clean and organized work areas, handling food safely, stocking supplies, and communicating with kitchen staff, servers, visitors, and coworkers. Team members are expected to follow California food-handling standards and established food-safety procedures, participate in training and audits, and provide friendly, professional service. The position requires an on-site presence and a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Complimentary shuttle service is available at designated times from Amargosa Valley and Beatty. On-site housing is available. Hourly compensation is $18.00–$21.00.

Requirements

• Current California Food Handler Certification Card.
• At least 2 years of food and beverage experience.
• Ability to work and thrive in Death Valley National Park.
• Ability to follow kitchen requirements and comply with the concessions contract.
• Ability to get along well with people and be honest, punctual, and reliable.
• Ability to remain calm and friendly.
• Ability to perform physical work as a kitchen and restaurant staff member.
• Ability to adapt to changing work conditions.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Ability to follow applicable ESQ procedures and maintain a safety-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from the Food and Beverage Management team.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, visitors, servers, and coworkers.
• Know menu and drink items, ingredients, processes, documentation, and labeling practices.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitized, maintain good housekeeping, and label and store items according to California food-handling safety standards.
• Maintain a California Food Handler Card and follow established kitchen practices.
• Remain open to education, training, coaching, and continuous learning.
• Stock and organize supplies and refrigerated and frozen items.
• Complete food-safety checks and follow handwashing, cleaning, sanitizing, and glove-use protocols.
• Complete required food-safety training and participate in audits and corrective actions as directed by leadership.
• Report illness to management and refrain from working when ill.
• Help answer guests’ questions through servers and provide friendly, accommodating service.
• Arrive in a clean, pressed, complete uniform with a name tag and wear clean, proper nonslip footwear.
• Work professionally and helpfully with coworkers, start and end shifts on time, and leave stations clean, organized, sanitized, and prepared for the next shift.
• Follow applicable ESQ procedures and work with a safety-first attitude.
• Minimize environmental impact at work and while living on site.
• Treat customers, coworkers, leadership teams, and internal guests respectfully and provide a hospitable service atmosphere.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
• Use assigned personal protective equipment properly and report defective, damaged, lost, or ill-fitting PPE or equipment to the manager.
• Accept new responsibilities and transfer duties as the role evolves.

Benefits

• On-site housing is available.
• Complimentary shuttle service is available to and from work from Amargosa Valley and Beatty at designated times determined by operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed