Company description

Glacier National Park in Montana attracts over three million visitors annually to its vast wilderness, boasting rugged landscapes, hundreds of mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and glaciers. With 350 sites on the National Register of Historic Places, the park offers both natural beauty and historical significance.

We operate six properties within the park — Lake McDonald Lodge, Many Glacier Hotel, Rising Sun Motor Inn and Cabins, Swiftcurrent Motor Inn and Cabins, Village Inn at Apgar, and Two Medicine Camp Store. We also operate the historic Red Bus Tours, Cedar Creek Lodge in Columbia Falls, and shuttle services.

From May to September, approximately 750 seasonal employees provide unforgettable experiences for our guests while living amongst the beauty of the park. Join our Glacier team for the summer of a lifetime!

Job description

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team in Glacier National Park!

At Glacier National Park Lodges, we depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, share our vision and work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. 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 Lead Cooks to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

Job Summary:
Preparing high-quality cold foods and salads in a timely manner while closely communicating with the chef on duty.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: May through October 2025 (exact dates vary by location)
Pay: $20.00/hr
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Glacier National Park?
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 an authorized concessionaire in Glacier, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Glacier:

Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
Free on-site laundry facility, employee shuttle service, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
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!

Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Learning and Development Program

Perks:

Free Glacier National Park pass
Free Red Bus Tours (if available)
Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
Planned employee trips and activities
15% Verizon service/products discount
$350 Referral Bonus Program

Responsibilities

Creating a quality product in a timely fashion for guests and staff.
Communicate closely with chef on duty.
Follows recipe cards and use a full range of cooking methods.
Familiar with operation of kitchen equipment.
Maintain Xanterra standards of sanitation throughout pantry/salad areas of the kitchen.
Other related assignments as necessary.

Qualifications

Require 2 to 3 years experience as Lead Cook, First Cook, or is a culinary school graduate.
Ability to communicate clearly so that others in the kitchen understand expectations and tasks.
Ability to mentor and develop Line Cooks and kitchen staff.
Must multitask to perform various cooking and lead duties at the same time.
Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced, high stress environment.

Physical Requirements include:

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, approximately 8 hours.
Must be able to walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods of time.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline