J-1 Culinary Internship Yellowstone Park
Cooking on the Edge of the Wilderness: Your Summer in Yellowstone
Expect an incredible experience in one of the most stunning landscapes in the USA. As part of the culinary team at Xanterra in Yellowstone National Park, you will help ensure that guests and staff across 47 different dining venues are well-fed. it is the perfect blend of professional culinary training and a true outdoor adventure.
Your Role & Life in the Park
You will work in a high-volume environment and learn how to maintain quality standards even with large numbers of guests:
- Kitchen: You will rotate through various stations, prepare meals according to recipes, and work closely with the chefs.
- Housing: You will live directly in the park in dormitories (2-4 people per room). Costs are approximately $50 per week and are deducted directly from your paycheck.
- Meals: Meals in the employee cafeteria, as well as Wi-Fi and laundry facilities, are provided on-site.
Who are they looking for?
The host is looking for students with a passion for cooking and solid English skills. If you are excited about working in an international team and want to experience spring in Yellowstone—just as the park wakes up from its winter slumber—this placement is a perfect fit.
The Visa Process
You don’t need to worry about the visa. The VisaNerd infrastructure handles the paperwork in the background. The system checks the legal requirements and manages the issuance of your DS-2019 documents, allowing you to focus entirely on preparing for your trip.
Infrastructure Guarantee
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Exact Address: 1 Grand Loop Road, 82190
Frequently Asked Questions regarding this position
In this role, you will become the culinary backbone of the entire crew: Your primary focus will be providing high-quality meals for the staff on-site. Supporting the team is a top priority and sits at the heart of the park's logistics.
Quite a bit! For only about $50 per week, you get a dormitory room and full board in the cafeteria. Additionally, since Wyoming has no state income tax, your savings rate here is significantly higher than in many other states.
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