Kitchen Steward - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Xanterra Travel Collection•Keystone, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Steward supports the Food and Beverage operations at Mount Rushmore National Memorial by keeping food-service spaces clean, sanitized, and ready for service. Assigned areas may include the kitchen, dish and pot rooms, laundry room, dry storage, and hot line. The role helps the facility meet or exceed health and safety standards. This is a full-time, year-round position with a stated start date of December 3, 2026, and pay of $15.05 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Knowledge of kitchen or 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.
Friendly, professional demeanor when interacting with guests and staff.
Willingness to pitch in and help the team with tasks.
Positive team-player attitude and flexibility with schedules.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands: constantly standing, walking, handling, lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing or pulling up to 12 pounds; frequently reaching outward, squatting or kneeling, bending, lifting or carrying 11–50 pounds, and pushing or pulling 13–40 pounds; occasionally sitting, reaching over the shoulder, climbing, crawling, and pushing or pulling over 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in housekeeping, janitorial work, or food-service roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness in assigned food-preparation and service areas, including floors and grout, walls, hot-line slip-proof mats, equipment surfaces, handwashing sinks, and hood vents.
Clean, sanitize, and label children’s highchairs.
Empty trash receptacles after food outlets close and clean them inside and out, including receptacles at bussing stations.
Deep-clean kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, fryers, and refrigerators to prevent grease and food-residue buildup.
Clean vents, filters, and exhaust systems in food-service areas.
Report health or safety hazards to a supervisor and take immediate action when needed; report pest activity to management and assist with preventative measures.
Monitor cleaning supplies and notify supervisors when stock is low or additional supplies are needed.
Maintain and properly store cleaning equipment, including vacuums, mops, and floor scrubbers.
Follow company and departmental environmental and safety practices, policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.