Kitchen Steward Lead - Mount Rushmore

Xanterra • Keystone, SD

224d • $16

About The Position

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 Steward Lead to Live. Work. Explore. in Mount Rushmore!

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be a positive team player with flexible schedules who like to have fun and have the passion to work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation and other assigned areas including but not limited to kitchen, pot room, dish room, laundry room and dry storage.
• 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.
• Perform periodic deep cleaning of larger kitchen equipment, including ovens, stoves, fryers, and refrigerators.
• 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.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and inform supervisors when stock levels are low.
• Ensure that cleaning equipment is properly maintained and stored when not in use.
• Follow Company and departmental environmental and safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: High school or GED