Kitchen Steward - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Internal Career Site • Keystone, SD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Steward supports the Food and Beverage operations at Mount Rushmore National Memorial by keeping food and beverage spaces—including the kitchen, dish and pot rooms, laundry room, dry storage, and hot line—clean, sanitized, and ready for service. The role helps ensure that the facility meets or exceeds 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.

The position includes cleaning food-preparation and assigned areas, maintaining kitchen equipment and cleaning supplies, following environmental and safety procedures, and reporting hazards or pest activity. Physical demands include extended standing and walking, frequent lifting and carrying, and occasional climbing, crawling, and handling heavier loads. A high school diploma or equivalent and previous relevant experience are preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in housekeeping, janitorial work, or foodservice roles preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen and foodservice 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in housekeeping, janitorial work, or foodservice roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation and assigned areas, including the kitchen, pot room, dish room, laundry room, and dry storage.
• Clean floors and grout, walls, hot-line slip-proof mats, exterior surfaces of cooking and food-holding or storage equipment, handwashing sinks, and hot-line 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.
• Periodically deep-clean larger kitchen equipment, including ovens, stoves, fryers, and refrigerators, to prevent grease and food residue buildup.
• Clean vents, filters, and exhaust systems to support air quality and hygiene in foodservice areas.
• Report health or safety hazards to the supervisor and take immediate action to address issues when needed.
• Report pest activity to management and assist with preventative measures.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and tell supervisors when stock is low or additional supplies are needed.
• Maintain and properly store cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, mops, and floor scrubbers.
• Follow Company and departmental environmental and safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retail, lodging, and travel discounts.
• Planned employee trips and activities.
• $350 referral bonus program.
• Competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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