Restaurant Kitchen Worker
Slice Into Your American Summer in Red Lodge, Montana
Imagine finishing your shift, stepping outside, and seeing snow-capped peaks glowing pink in the evening light. That’s an ordinary Tuesday at Red Lodge Pizza Co, a much-loved local pizzeria in one of Montana’s most spectacular mountain towns. If you want a Work & Travel USA summer that combines real hospitality experience with genuine outdoor adventure, this is your spot.
About the Position
As a Restaurant Kitchen Worker, you’ll be part of a fast-moving, friendly kitchen crew that keeps hungry locals, hikers, and Yellowstone-bound tourists happy all season long. No prior professional cooking experience? No problem — the team will train you from day one.
- Prepare and stretch pizza dough, portion toppings, and build pizzas to order
- Assist with salads, appetizers, sandwiches, and daily prep work
- Operate pizza ovens and standard kitchen equipment safely
- Keep workstations, utensils, and the kitchen clean and organized
- Receive and store deliveries, monitor stock levels
- Support the team during busy dinner rushes with a positive attitude
- Follow all food safety and hygiene standards
Pay & Working Conditions
- Hourly wage: $15.00 per hour
- Hours: approximately 40 hours per week
- Tips: Yes — kitchen staff share in tips, boosting your weekly earnings
- Season: Summer through Fall — one of the longest and most profitable Work & Travel periods available
- Free or discounted staff meals during shifts
- Overtime opportunities during peak weeks
Why Red Lodge, Montana?
Red Lodge is a picture-perfect mountain town of around 2,500 people, sitting at the foot of the Beartooth Mountains. It’s the starting point of the legendary Beartooth Highway — often called “the most beautiful drive in America” — and just a short trip from the northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
Your days off could include hiking alpine trails, rafting the Stillwater River, spotting bison and bears, soaking in hot springs, or joining the town’s famous summer rodeo and festivals. The community is warm, welcoming, and used to hosting international students — you’ll feel at home fast.
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program
- Conversational English (enough to communicate with the kitchen team)
- Reliable, punctual, and ready to work as part of a team
- Ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 15–20 kg
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn — experience is welcome but not required
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
What You’ll Gain
Beyond the paycheck, you’ll walk away with real U.S. work experience, improved English, a network of friends from around the world, and memories of a Montana summer you’ll be telling stories about for years.
Spots at Red Lodge Pizza Co fill quickly — apply today and secure your place in the Rockies!
About Montana
Montana is big-sky country - Yellowstone, Glacier National Park and endless mountains. Most students work in park lodges, resorts and gateway towns, surrounded by some of America's most dramatic nature.
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