Cafe Associate

At Badlands National Park, every day is an adventure — where rugged beauty, dramatic landscapes, and rich natural history come together to create a truly unforgettable workplace. Whether you're guiding visitors through ancient fossil beds or helping preserve one of America’s most awe‑inspiring natural wonders, a job here is more than just work — it’s a chance to be part of something wild, meaningful, and deeply rewarding.

Join us in protecting this extraordinary place and inspiring all who wander here.

$11.00/hr - $13.00/hr

Work campers Welcome

Department:
Human Resources Version Date: 10.20.20

Title:

Café Associate

Reports To:

Café Manager Department:
Food & Beverage

Summary
:
Responsible for preparing food and beverage items according to recipes and company standards to deliver extraordinary hospitality.

• Assist the Café Manager or Lead in ensuring food and beverage items are prepared and served according to recipes and company standards.
• Provide exceptional guest service.
• Clean and maintain all assigned areas throughout the shift, keeping all “First Guest Fresh”.
• Work individually and with the team to surpass expectations in an efficient, motivated, positive, can‑do manner.
• Adhere to company recipes and Safe Food Handling procedures.
• Complete all required food and safety logs in a timely and efficient manner.
• Obtain Serv Safe and/or state food handler certification.
• Be available to work a variety of day, night, weekend and holiday shifts as requested.
• Adhere to company cash handling procedures.
• Understand company’s environmental & quality commitments and systems.
• Follow all health and safety standards, policies, and initiatives.
• Complete assigned duties, checklists, and other tasks as assigned.

• Knowledge of food preparation, storage, sanitation, and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many personalities positively and productively.
• Majority of the shift will be spent on feet in a fast‑paced environment and in close proximity to other people.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally; frequent bending, twisting, lifting, and squatting required.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Café experience (1 year minimum preferred), customer service experience.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and all other status protected by law.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Hospitality