Prep Cook at ExplorUS Crater Lake, Oregon
Imagine spending your summer surrounded by the breathtaking volcanic scenery of Crater Lake National Park — one of the most remote and awe-inspiring destinations in the United States. As a Prep Cook with ExplorUS Crater Lake, you'll be part of the team feeding the ~700,000 visitors who travel from around the world to experience this magical place.
This is a back-of-house entry-level position focused on food preparation. You'll work in a real professional kitchen environment, gain hands-on culinary experience, and earn a solid $19/hour with the possibility of overtime pay after 40 hours per week. A one-week paid training is included, along with free Food Handler's and TIPS certifications.
Housing is guaranteed and provided on-site by the employer — dormitory-style rooms with about 4 people per room, shared bathrooms, and awesome communal spaces including a gym, laundry, and TV lounge. The Recreation Department organizes hikes, scavenger hunts, BBQs, themed nights, and trips to nearby cities like Medford, Klamath Falls, and Bend.
Crater Lake is a Night Sky destination — the park boasts some of the darkest skies in the entire USA. If you love nature, adventure, and meeting people from all over the world, this is the Work & Travel experience of a lifetime.
- 💰 $19/hour, overtime paid after 40 hrs/week
- 🏔️ Live and work inside Crater Lake National Park
- 🏠 Free employer-guaranteed on-site housing
- 🍽️ Discounted meals at the on-site dining room
- 🌟 One of the darkest night skies in the USA
- 🥾 Organized hikes, trips to cities, BBQs & themed events
- 📜 Free Food Handler's & TIPS certification training
- 🌍 Meet colleagues and guests from all over the world
