Cashier/ Stock/ Barista
Live and Work at the Gateway to Mesa Verde National Park
Imagine starting your shift with the sunrise over the Colorado mesas and finishing your day with a hike among 700-year-old cliff dwellings. If you’re a university student looking for an unforgettable Work & Travel USA summer, Aramark Destinations Mesa Verde in Mancos, Colorado, is offering the perfect combination of real American work experience and once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
About the Position
As a Cashier / Barista / Stock Associate, you’ll be the friendly face that greets visitors from all over the world. This is a versatile role where no two days feel the same – one moment you’re crafting espresso drinks, the next you’re helping a family choose the perfect souvenir from their national park trip.
Your Daily Duties
- Operate the cash register and process cash and card transactions accurately
- Prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, and other beverages as a barista
- Greet guests warmly and answer questions about products and the park
- Receive, organize, and restock merchandise, snacks, and supplies
- Keep the retail floor, coffee bar, and work areas clean and well-presented
- Follow food safety and cash-handling procedures
- Work as part of an international team of students and seasonal staff
Job Details at a Glance
- Employer: Aramark Destinations Mesa Verde
- Position: Cashier / Stock / Barista
- Location: Mancos, Colorado
- Hourly Rate: $15.00 per hour
- Hours: Approximately 35 hours per week
- Season: Summer to Fall
- Tips: Not applicable for this position
Why Mancos & Mesa Verde?
Mesa Verde National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most spectacular archaeological destinations in North America, home to the famous Cliff Palace and hundreds of ancient Ancestral Puebloan dwellings. The surrounding Four Corners region offers endless hiking trails, star-filled night skies (Mesa Verde is a certified International Dark Sky Park), and easy weekend trips to Durango, Telluride, Moab, and the Grand Canyon.
Mancos itself is a charming small mountain town with a creative arts scene, local breweries, and a welcoming community that loves international students. If you enjoy the outdoors, nature, and authentic small-town America, this is your place.
What You’ll Gain
- Stable earnings of $15/hour with a consistent 35-hour weekly schedule
- Real customer service and hospitality experience with a major U.S. employer
- Fluent, confident English through daily conversation with American guests
- Barista skills you can take anywhere in the world
- Friendships with students from dozens of countries
- Employer-supported housing options and staff amenities in a national park setting
- A CV line that stands out: Aramark – one of the largest hospitality companies in the U.S.
Requirements
- Enrolled university student, aged 18–25, eligible for the Work & Travel USA program
- Conversational to good English (you’ll speak with guests every day)
- Friendly, energetic personality and a positive attitude
- Reliability, punctuality, and willingness to learn
- Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting stock boxes
- Ability to stay through the full season (summer into fall) is strongly preferred
- Prior cashier, retail, or café experience is a plus but not required – training is provided
Ready to Apply?
Positions at national park locations like Mesa Verde are among the most popular in the Work & Travel USA program and fill up fast. Secure your place now and spend your summer where mountains, history, and adventure meet.
About Colorado
Colorado is the Rocky Mountain state, loved for its peaks, national parks and outdoor lifestyle. Summer jobs are common in mountain resorts, hotels and attractions around Colorado Springs and the Rockies.
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