Live. Work. Explore. at Yellowstone National Park this summer! Entry-level positions available!

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

Team Member, Cooks, Housekeeper, Fast Food Crew

Yellowstone National Park Lodges

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: Apr 14, 2024

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our team in Yellowstone National Park!

Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As the primary concessionaire in Yellowstone, we operate 50 food & beverage facilities, 9 lodging facilities, and 5 campgrounds throughout the park. We hire about 3,500 people each summer season, which runs from April to November. 

Why Yellowstone 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 the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Yellowstone:

  • Low-cost employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style). 
  • Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
  • No Wyoming state taxes are deducted from your paycheck
  • A 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!

Benefits and Perks:

  • Free Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more).
  • Employee discounts on retail, food & beverage, lodging, and activities in Yellowstone
  • Employee discounts at local gateway communities
  • Access to maintained campgrounds and backcountry campsites inside and around the park
  • Over 1,000 miles of hiking trails inside the park itself
  • Fresh air, breathtaking views, and clear night skies
  • World-class wildlife viewing of bison, elk, moose, wolves, bears, and more
  • Approximately 500 geysers (the largest concentration in the world) and hot springs, including Grand Prismatic, the third largest in the world

The Details:

  • Position Types: Seasonal
  • Season Dates: April-November
  • Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Team Member
Job Summary:
As a Team Member, you would be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in and around the kitchen such as light food prep, serving food in a quick service outlet, running pre-ordered food to tables, performing dishwasher duties, and running a cash register. No prior experience is needed.

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Cooks
Job Summary:

As a Cook, you will be working in either our Employee Dining Room or one of our many restaurants throughout the park. You will be responsible for all basic food preparation, performing cooking functions, and prep production. 

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Housekeeper
Job Summary:
Housekeepers (we call them Room Attendants) are responsible for cleaning, restocking, and maintaining rooms in our hotels and cabins. You will maintain a pleasant ambiance by meeting tidiness and cleanliness standards throughout the location, creating a better and safer guest environment.

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Fast Food Crew
Job Summary: 

As a Fast Food Crew member, you would be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in and around our quick service outlets. This is a fast-paced, high-volume role where you will be serving guests from around the world! No prior experience is needed.

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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.

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Yellowstone National Park Lodges

At Yellowstone National Park Lodges, we work hard, share a passion for the environment, and create memorable experiences for our guests. We offer seasonal and year-round positions in guest services, housekeeping, food & beverage, and more. Wouldn’t you love to join the team and experience what many people describe as a "life-changing experience"?

Location
Montana and Wyoming
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
3500
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
For $17.00 per day, seasonal employees are guaranteed in-park dormitory-style housing that includes Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), laundry, utilities, and all meals. These room & board costs are charged biweekly through an automatic payroll deduction.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Intermittent
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