Glacier Park by Pursuit Belton Chalet
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Cook 1 (Prep Cook)
Trade Your Textbooks for Mountain Views This Summer
Imagine starting your shift with the sunrise glowing over snow-capped peaks and finishing your day hiking to a turquoise alpine lake. At Belton Chalet by Pursuit in West Glacier, Montana, that's just an ordinary day. This historic 1910 chalet sits at the doorstep of Glacier National Park – one of America's most breathtaking wild places – and we're looking for energetic international students to join our kitchen team as a Cook 1 (Prep Cook).
What You'll Be Doing
As a Prep Cook, you're the backbone of our kitchen. You'll learn real culinary skills from experienced chefs while working with fresh, seasonal Montana ingredients.
- Prepare vegetables, proteins, sauces, soups, and salads according to recipes and chef instructions
- Set up and stock workstations before and during service
- Assist line cooks during busy breakfast and dinner services
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards at all times
- Receive and properly store deliveries, rotate stock, and monitor inventory
- Keep the kitchen, walk-ins, and equipment spotless and organized
- Support the team wherever needed – kitchens run on teamwork!
Why West Glacier, Montana?
West Glacier is the western gateway to Glacier National Park, home to over 700 miles of hiking trails, more than 130 named lakes, grizzly bears, mountain goats, and the legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road. On your days off you can raft the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, kayak on Lake McDonald, spot wildlife at dawn, or drive to Whitefish and Kalispell for shopping and nightlife. Summer days are long and sunny – perfect for adventure after your shift ends.
Compensation & Benefits
- $17.50 per hour – one of the strongest starting rates in the Work & Travel USA program
- 35 hours per week guaranteed, with opportunities for additional hours during peak season
- Employer-assisted housing available on or near property
- Employee meals during shifts
- Discounts on Pursuit attractions, tours, lodging, and retail across Glacier and beyond
- Hands-on training and a genuine culinary reference for your CV
- An international team of students from around the world – lifelong friendships guaranteed
What We're Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 with valid J-1 Work & Travel sponsorship
- Conversational English and strong communication skills
- Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn – no professional experience required, just passion
- Ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 20 kg
- Comfortable working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Positive attitude and a genuine love of teamwork
- Availability from Summer through Fall (longer stays highly valued)
Ready for the Adventure of a Lifetime?
Positions at Glacier National Park fill fast every season. If you want to earn great money, gain professional kitchen experience, improve your English, and wake up next to one of the most beautiful national parks in the world – apply today and start your American summer story.
Dining Room Attendant
We are looking for motivated students to join us as Dining Room Attendant.
Dishwasher
Your Summer in the Heart of Glacier Country
Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight into one of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet — snow-capped peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, pine forests and skies filled with stars. That's everyday life when you join Glacier Park by Pursuit at the historic Belton Chalet in West Glacier, Montana, just minutes from the entrance to Glacier National Park.
We're hiring Dishwashers for our Summer to Fall season. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role at the very center of our kitchen operation — perfect for university students who want to earn solid money, build real work experience in American hospitality, and spend their days off exploring a true natural wonder.
What You'll Be Doing
- Operating commercial dishwashing machines to clean plates, glassware, cutlery and cookware
- Hand-washing pots, pans and delicate items used by our chefs
- Keeping the dish pit, kitchen floors and work stations clean, organized and safe
- Sorting and returning clean items to their proper stations so service runs smoothly
- Taking out trash, recycling and compost, and supporting basic kitchen prep when needed
- Following health, sanitation and food-safety standards at all times
- Working as part of a tight-knit international kitchen team during busy meal periods
Why West Glacier, Montana?
West Glacier is the western gateway to Glacier National Park — over one million acres of alpine wilderness known as the "Crown of the Continent." Belton Chalet itself is a beautifully restored 1910 Swiss-style landmark and one of the park's original railway hotels, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
On your days off you can hike the legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road, kayak on Lake McDonald, spot grizzly bears, mountain goats and bald eagles, raft the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, or simply relax in a mountain town where the air smells like cedar and campfire. In the fall, the valley turns gold and the crowds fade — the locals' favorite season.
What You'll Get
- $16.00 per hour — a strong, reliable wage
- 35 hours per week, with the possibility of extra hours during peak periods
- Employee housing options and staff meal benefits (details provided by the employer)
- Employee discounts on Pursuit attractions, tours, lodging and retail
- Access to staff activities, hikes and social events with a young international team
- A U.S. work reference and hospitality experience that stands out on any CV
- Real English-language practice with American colleagues and guests every day
What We're Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 on a Work & Travel USA (J-1) program
- Conversational English — enough to understand instructions and communicate with the team
- Strong work ethic, reliability and a positive, team-first attitude
- Ability to stand for long shifts, work in a warm, humid kitchen and lift up to 20 kg
- Comfort with a fast pace, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Availability from summer through fall — flexibility for the full season is a big plus
- An adventurous spirit and a genuine love of the outdoors
Ready for the Adventure?
No previous experience is required — just bring your energy, your curiosity and your hiking boots. Positions in Glacier National Park are among the most requested in the entire Work & Travel USA program, so apply early to secure your spot at Belton Chalet.
Apply now and make this the summer you never stop talking about.
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.