Nordic Cafe Staff - Winter 2026/27

Location:Bend, Oregon

Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees toWork Where You Play!

• Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
• Free and discounted friends & family day passes
• Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine
• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
• Winter season employee housing program & Summer season camping program
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
• Discounted daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor
• Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)
• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts
  

*** Full-Time & Part-Time positions available ***

Position Summary

The role of the Nordic Café Staff Person is to work independentlyor on a small teamwhileproviding excellent customer service and preparing and sellinghigh-quality food and beverages to all guests at the Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center.  The position requires experience in food preparation, knowledge of commercial health and sanitation standards, ability to operate a cash register and handle cash, and a commitment to keeping a clean workspace. Staff must have a current foodhandler’s card and an OLCC card to sellalcoholic beverages. Length of shift varies throughout the season. Part-time and full-time positions are available.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

• Open and close work prep area and cash register using set procedures. 

• Prepare and serve a menu that includes freshly prepared burritos, quesadillas, soups, sides, snacks, baked pastries, hot drinks, espresso, alcoholic drinks, and seasonal specials. 

• Provide friendly service and actively pursue sales opportunities. 

• Follow recipe preparation of food products. 

• Maintain quality control and portioning of menu items and ingredients. 

• Promote sanitary conditions and prevent contamination of food and beverage products by following health and sanitation standards set by Mt. Bachelor and your department. 

• Maintain time and temperaturelog. 

• Keep storage areas clean and organized. 

• Follow Health Department Codes for propersanitizing of dishware.  

• Adhere to OLCC rules and regulations. 

• Check and chart stock of workstation inventory and needs.   

• Perform end-of-day side work and preparation for next day business. 

• Train new employees on department procedures related to thekitchen. 

Secondary Functions

• Assist the Nordic Center staff withspecial events, including the preparation and serving of special event menus and occasionally workingadditional evening shifts.  

• Help open andoperate the Nordic lodge, which may include shoveling, selling retail, greeting guests, providing information, and other related duties –somemay beoutdoorsin inclement weather. 

Job Scope

Responsible forfriendly,timely, andcost-effectivepreparation ofnutritious anddeliciousfoodand beveragesinaverysmall café. Position requires handling of sales in conjunction with food preparation. 

Interpersonal Contacts

Guests,Nordic Staff in all positions, Receiving Dept, Mt Bachelor F&B Staff, Lodge Services, and Building Maintenance. 

Specific Job Skills

• License/Certifications: Current OregonFoodHandler’s Permit and OLCCLicense. 

• Technical: Basiccomputer skills tooperate the POS system.

• Physical Capabilities: Able to stand for extended periods of time. Working in a small space, frequent bending and lifting. Frequently walking up anddown stairs.Additionally, every position at Mt. Bachelor requires the ability to shovel snow and walk on steep and uneven surfaces. 

• Additional: Cash handling, customer service. Safe use of knives, pans, stoves, and necessary related kitchen equipment. 

Education/Related Experience

• Minimum education required:Able to read, write, and follow directions. 

• Minimum time in related position:One year minimum. Experience in customer service and food service is strongly preferred.

Current Hiring Rate: $19.00/hr

Minimum Age Requirement: 21+

Come Work Where You Play!

Please be aware incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed. Mt. Bachelor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mt. Bachelor is committed to creating a quality work environment which makes full use of the talents and contributions of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability or military status.