Kitchen Steward - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Xanterra Travel Collection•Keystone, SD

6d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at 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 a Kitchen Steward to Live. Work. Explore. in Mount Rushmore! Job Summary: The Kitchen Steward 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: as soon as possible Pay: $15.05/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 (dormitory-style or RV site) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) 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!

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
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.
Constantly standing, walking, handling, lifting/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 over shoulder, climbing, crawling, and pushing/pulling over 40 pounds.

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 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.