About the employer
Aramark Destinations Mesa Verde operates inside Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado, near the town of Mancos. The park is famous for its cliff dwellings, built by the Ancestral Pueblo people who lived here for over 700 years and among the best preserved in the United States. Around you are wooded canyons with native oaks, wildflowers, deer, elk and wild turkeys.
It's a seasonal job in a beautiful outdoor setting, run by Aramark, a global hospitality and services company. Perks include discounts on food, beverage and retail, plus employee activities such as river rafting, horseback riding, steam engine railroad rides, visits to Native American cultural sites, bowling, picnics, parties and movie nights.
The job as Cashier/ Stock/ Barista
What you'll do
- Provide all aspects of exceptional guest service via WEST
- Use and be proficient with Retail Pro
- Handle cash transactions
- Make a variety of Espresso drinks in a consistent manner
- Talk with clients about Coffee and Espresso and explain the differences
- Use good technique in milk foaming and pulling espresso shots
- Maintain sanitation practices to prevent cross-contamination of allergens
- Clean equipment daily
- Prep, stock, and prepare for next day business so the next shift is set up
- Maintain awareness of all promotional items and suggest designated items during guest interactions
- Clean bathrooms, common areas, windows, tables & table legs, counter tops, doors and walls
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
The employer provides housing on a first come, first serve basis. Most houses are basic: a bed, locked closets and electricity, with a refrigerator in some. Communal showers, bathrooms and laundry are within walking distance. There is WiFi (slow and spotty), a landline, and a kitchen you can use 24/7 if you clean up. Smoking indoors is prohibited.
Location: Mancos, Colorado
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.
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.
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.
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