Kitchen Mechanic

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Come work and play in the mountains! Whetherit'syour first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for aseason orstay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, FREE Employee housing, an easy and affordable meal plan, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Other Employee Benefits

Paid SICK time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional development

Maintains and repairs all kitchen equipment at Jackson Lake Lodge, Colter Bay Village, Jenny Lake Lodge. This includes, but is not limited to ovens, flattops, fryers, steamers and steam kettles, induction warmers, blenders, slicers, plate warmers, ect. You are expected to adhere to the company’s mission, vision and value statements. Be knowledgeable of the company’s management systems, policies and initiatives for Hospitality, Environmental, and Health and Safety.

You have specific responsibilities within these areas and are expected to understand them.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $22/hr
• Employment Type:
  
  Summer Seasonal 2026
• Shift Type:
  Full Time
• Minimum Age:
  At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability:
  Yes

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for start-up and winterizing of all kitchen equipment.
• Responsible for all installation, repair, and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• May require working outside of regular hours to make repairs (normal hours 8am-4:30pm).
• Abilities should include electrical, plumbing, steam, and pneumatic troubleshooting, and a grasp of related devices (solenoids, thermostats, valves, etc.
• Ability to work on commercial dish machines and disposals recommended.
• Every Maintenance Department staff member will be assigned other technical work within the department when maintenance crisis occur with the company or work in their particular technical field is temporarily or permanently reduced. This job summary is intended as a guide, it is not an all inclusive job description.
• All employees will actively participate in training, observe company policies and procedures, and promote all company values relative to protecting the natural environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma/ GED
• 2 years’ experience in a commercial kitchen/ related equipment
• Possess valid driver's license, Successful completion of MVR
• Mobile work order system
• Capable of handling moderately strenuous activity
• Must have good organizational skills and possess initiative
• Have good communication/people skills
• Ability to assemble and disassemble various types of domestic and commercial type kitchen equipment
• The ability to troubleshoot moderately complex issues with equipment.

Other Requirements:

• Equipment Used in Job:
  Hand tools, drills, saws, electrical tester
• Other:
  Shirt and pants provided by company. Work shoes or boots provided by employee.
• Trainings: MVR

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Hospitality:

• You must be committed to superior guest service and quality standards. As a team member of your department you play a key role ensuring the team’s success and achievement of meeting and exceeding our guests’ expectations. Our goal is to receive a minimum of 88% on our guest comment scores.
• Responsible for the preventive maintenance and repair to all kitchen equipment at Jackson Lake Lodge, Colter Bay Village, Jenny Lake Lodge, and Flagg Rach including:
• Vulcan/Wolf flattops
• Frymaster fryers
• Alto sham steamers
• Crown/Cleveland steam kettles
• Multiple Hobart pieces of equipment
• The Grand Teton Lodge Company is entrusted with protecting the environment of Grand Teton National Park. As part of this mission you are…