Banquet Chef - Casino jobs in Idaho Falls, ID

Overview

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

We operate 47 dining venues, including dining rooms, fast-casual, cafeterias, bars, employee facilities, delis and snack shops. It's high volume, fast-paced and fun! Almost half of the Yellowstone summer staff work for the Food and Beverage Operation! If you are interested in starting or enhancing your food and beverage career, the kitchen is a great place to start.

We’re hiring a Banquet Chef to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

The Banquet Chef Training Specialist is responsible for providing excellent culinary experiences for our events and banquets. The position will also assist in training, mentoring and supporting culinary staff in the kitchens throughout the park. In this position, you will work directly with the the Director of Culinary Services and the Regional Chefs. This position is based out of Mammoth Hot Springs, in the north end of Yellowstone, but requires frequent travel and overnight stays in the park. 

• Position Type: Seasonal
• Season Dates: Early May 2024 - Early November 2024
• Pay: $1,900.00 bi-weekly
• Schedule:~40 Hours Per Week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays). In-park and overnight stays required.
• Requires a valid driver's license

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:

• Live in our nation’s first National Park! This position includes dormitory-style housing that includes Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), laundry, and all utilities.
• All meals provided; including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• No Wyoming state taxes 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 back country 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

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service.
• Participate and support in banquet and event preparation and execution.
• Train, support, mentor and follow-up with all hot and cold food preparation positions including prep cooks, cafeteria cooks, AM and PM line cooks and pantry personnel in food handling and culinary fundamentals.
• Develop and maintain an effective and productive working relationship with the field food managers and the Food & Beverage Support Staff.
• Maintain established Xanterra standards of sanitation throughout the BOH operation.
• Ensure that NPS approved food specifications, recipes and preparation methods are being adhered to.
• Identify safety and sanitation concerns while on location and provide corrective action to be taken by the field food managers.
• Assist in gathering all necessary resource manual components as directed before the field operations are closed for the season.
• Train and retrain Knife and Blade Safety on a regularly scheduled basis while in the field.

Qualifications

• .Commitment to providing excellent guest service.
•  2 years of Banquet and Catering Production experience required.
•  Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
•  Ability to teach and direct employees to accomplish their work-related goals.
•  Ability to prioritize time and workload.
•  Ability to work cooperatively within the department and Company.
•  Working knowledge of all equipment used within the BOH operation.
•  Advanced knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards required.
•  Advanced knowledge of food preparation methods and techniques required.
•  Knowledge of Yellowstone Park food operations helpful.
•  Knowledge of Company structure and policies helpful.
•  Must have a valid driver’s license.
•  Certification in the ServeSafe food-handling program is required. Workshops will be provided if not currently certified.

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.
• Must be able to work in differing environments; i.e., cold freezers, hot prep areas, outside areas.

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 status as a protected veteran.