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The Red Box Car Restaurant - Billings, Montana

Kitchen Staff

General information

Rate per hour
$15.00
Tips
Yes
Average hours per week
40 hours
Level of English
Intermediate
Estimated weekly wages
$810.00
Minimum hours per week
32 hours
Maximum hours per week
70 hours
Hours last season
36 hours
Overtime policy
Yes, paid after 40 hours
Bonus
Yes A bonus may be offered given exemplary work ethic. This is depending on each worker. Bonuses are given out at the end of the summer season.
Job benefits
Food is 75% off for employees.
Drug test
No
Must be 21+
No
Lifting
25lbs/11kgs
Uniform required
No
Dress code
Yes
Nearest city
Billings, Montana
Distance
Over 50 miles away
Second job
Yes, likely

Job duties

  • Preparing meats, vegetables, and sauces for the day
  • Cooking burgers on a flat top griddle
  • Using a deep fryer for fries and other items
  • Making ice cream cones, milkshakes, etc.
  • Cooking already prepared fried items
  • Cleaning up at the end of the day, including dish washing, general cleanup, and mopping the floor

Housing

Housing
$150.00 per week
People per unit
4
Own housing allowed
No
Utilities
No
Housing deposit
$600.00
Deposit refundable
Yes
Deposit conditions
Treat your living quarters the same you would your own home. We understand that accidents happen and we don't worry about the small stuff. The deposit protects us financially should a participant break the rules and smoke inside the apartment, knocks holes in the walls, destroy the carpet, etc.

Details

Work & Travel USA: Kitchen Staff in Red Lodge, Montana

Imagine spending your summer in a legendary little mountain town where the Rockies rise right outside the kitchen window and the Beartooth Highway – called “the most beautiful drive in America” – starts just down the road. The Red Box Car Restaurant in Red Lodge, Montana is looking for energetic international students to join its Kitchen Staff team from summer through fall.

Pay & Benefits

  • $15.00 per hour – a strong wage for a first job in the USA
  • Tips included – boost your weekly earnings
  • 40 guaranteed hours per week, with the possibility of overtime during peak season
  • Season runs from summer to fall – one of the longest and most profitable Work & Travel periods
  • Friendly, small-town team that treats seasonal staff like family
  • Real hands-on experience in an American kitchen – a great addition to your CV

What We’re Looking For

  • University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA (J-1) program
  • Conversational English – enough to follow instructions and communicate with the team
  • Reliable, punctual and ready to work on your feet in a fast-paced environment
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn – previous kitchen experience is a plus, but not required
  • Team player who’s excited to be part of a small, close-knit crew

Ready to Apply?

Positions in Montana’s mountain towns fill up fast. If you want a summer of great earnings, spectacular nature and true American small-town culture, apply now for Kitchen Staff at The Red Box Car Restaurant and start your Work & Travel USA adventure!

Why choose The Red Box Car Restaurant

Why Red Lodge, Montana?

Red Lodge is a postcard-perfect mountain town of about 2,300 people, sitting at the gateway to Yellowstone National Park and the breathtaking Beartooth Pass. In your free time you can hike alpine trails, raft the Rock Creek, spot moose and bears, soak in the summer rodeo and street festivals, and watch the aspens turn gold in September. It’s safe, welcoming and packed with the kind of scenery you’ve only seen in movies.

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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Kitchen Staff @ The Red Box Car Restaurant

The Red Box Car Restaurant - Billings, Montana
$15.00 per hour
Montana, Red Lodge
Accommodation
$150.00 per week
Tips
Yes