Careers
Work at Cascade Lodge
Our setting is incredible and our lodge gets very busy. We value hard work and team spirit. Feeling appreciated and successful is very important to us, and we want to foster those feelings in everyone who is part of our team. We are located 10 miles to the largest ski resort in the midwest, and 10 miles to Grand Marais, which is voted best small town in the midwest by USA Today. We like to fish, camp, hike, ski and share adventure stories with our guests.
We are looking for dependable and hard-working individuals who appreciate the great outdoors and are coming to the Cascade Lodge not only to work but to explore. We live in such an amazing place and would like to share it with other individuals who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, canoeing, skiing, and snowshoeing. We are open year-round with our peak season being summer. There is plenty of opportunity to really take advantage of time and explore this great area!
We offer year round shared employee housing with shared bath and kitchen at a rate of $14 per day.
Other Employee Perks Include
- 50% off food at the restaurant
- Free use of canoes
- Free use of Nordic ski equipment
- Free use of snowshoes
- Free use of trekking poles
Just for Fun
- Hike, bike, canoe, ski, snowshoe, downhill ski, snow-machine, fish, swim in small lakes (Lake Superior is way too cold :), take a skill class at the North House Folk School and learn an amazing skill such as canoe building, glass blowing, or woodcarving.
Cascade Lodge and Restaurant is a great place to work!
If you are interested in joining the Cascade team, please complete an application or stop by Cascade Lodge to fill one out.
Employment questions? Give us a call at (218) 387-1112.
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Kitchen Helper
NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES
Pursuant to Section 20 C.F.R. 655.45(b), this notice is being posted in order to inform all employees of the availability of an upcoming job opportunity. The terms and conditions of this job opportunity are as follows below:
Cascade Lodge & Restaurant, Lutsen, MN needs 6 temporary (05/01/26 – 11/30/26) and full-time Kitchen Helpers. Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment. Be familiar with and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures. Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period. Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment. Prepare item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating. Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. Handle, store and rotate all products properly. Assist with putting away delivery orders of food and supplies. Operate dish machine, clean dishes, workstations, cooking equipment, and food storage areas in accordance with food safety regulations. Perform food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed. Store ingredients according to prescribed food safety regulations. Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen. Sweep and mop floors at the end of the closing shift. Report all damaged or faulty equipment to the Kitchen Manager. Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or Line Lead. No experience requirement. No education requirements. Must have physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend, lift required load of up to 30 pounds. OJT provided. $17.59p/h, overtime wage rate of $26.39, overtime may be available but is not guaranteed, general schedule of 35h/w, 7am-2pm or 2pm-9pm, workdays vary Sun-Sat. Applicants may be offered higher than the advertised wage rate due to experience or merit. The employer will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due. Workers will be paid on a bi-weekly basis. The employer will make all deductions from workers’ paychecks that are required by law. The employer will provide optional housing accommodations from a third-party if relocating for the position and not within reasonable transport to jobsite. If employer-arranged housing is utilized the worker will be deducted approximately $15 per day. If relocating for the position, the cost of transportation and subsistence to the place of employment will be reimbursed, if half of the employment period is completed. This reimbursement will be calculated by the exact cost of the transportation expenses by airplane or bus fare, as well as subsistence expenses calculated at the minimum amount of $16.28 per 24-hour period of travel and the maximum amount of $68.00 per day. Return transportation and subsistence will be provided if the employment period is completed, or if dismissed early. All tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the job will be provided to workers at no charge. The employer guarantees to offer work for hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period. Inquire about or apply for the position at CareerForce Duluth, 402 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55802, refer to job posting 14909990. Tel: 218-302-8400. Cascade Lodge & Restaurant may be contacted via telephone number: (218) 387-1112
Resort Worker
NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY
RESORT WORKER
LUTSEN, MN
Pursuant to Section 20 C.F.R. 655.45(b), this notice is being posted in order to inform all employees of the availability of an upcoming job opportunity. The terms and conditions of this job opportunity are as follows below:Cascade Lodge & Restaurant, Lutsen, MN needs 4 temporary (04/01/26 – 11/30/26) and full-time Resort Workers. Clean corridors, lobbies, and stairways, and guest rooms. Empty and clean trash containers; dispose of trash in a sanitary manner. Clean toilets, wash basins, mirrors, tubs and showers. Wipe down glass surfaces. Make up beds and change linens as required. Organize work schedule from the room status list, arrivals and departures. Distribute linen, towels and room supplies using wheeled carts or by hand. Organize and restock cart at the end of the shift. Sweep, scrub, mop, and polish floors. Vacuum and clean carpets, rugs, and draperies. Shampoo carpets, rugs, and upholstery. Dust and polish furniture and fittings. Wash windows as scheduled. Sort, wash, load, and unload laundry. Sort, fold, and put away clean laundry. Store all dirty laundry in line with company policy. Operate mechanized cleaning equipment. Maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition. Monitor and report necessary repairs and replacements. Restock room supplies such as drinking glasses, soaps, shampoos, etc. Inspect and turn mattresses as scheduled. Check all appliances in rooms are in working order. Realign furniture and amenities according to prescribed layout. Deliver any requested housekeeping items to guest rooms. Ensure confidentiality and security of guest rooms. Follow all company safety and security procedures. Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards, observe and report damage of lodge property. Clean and sanitize restaurant tables, chairs, floors, restaurant restrooms, and kitchen area. Clear tables and wash dishes (pots, pans, plates, cutlery, and cups) using commercial dishwashing equipment. Wipe tables clean with sanitizer between guests. Assist with carrying food from kitchen to guests at the table. Assist and take customer orders at the restaurant front counter. No experience requirement. No education requirements. Must have physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend, lift required load of up to 30 pounds. OJT provided. $17.77p/h, overtime wage rate of $26.66, overtime may be available but is not guaranteed, general schedule of 40h/w, 8am-4pm or 12pm-9pm, workdays vary Sun-Sat. Applicants may be offered higher than the advertised wage rate due to experience or merit. The employer will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due. Workers will be paid on a bi-weekly basis. The employer will make all deductions from workers’ paychecks that are required by law. The employer will provide optional housing accommodations from a third-party if relocating for the position and not within reasonable transport to jobsite. If employer-arranged housing is utilized the worker will be deducted approximately $15 per day. If relocating for the position, the cost of transportation and subsistence to the place of employment will be reimbursed, if half of the employment period is completed. This reimbursement will be calculated by the exact cost of the transportation expenses by airplane or bus fare, as well as subsistence expenses calculated at the minimum amount of $16.28 per 24-hour period of travel and the maximum amount of $68.00 per day. Return transportation and subsistence will be provided if the employment period is completed, or if dismissed early. All tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the job will be provided to workers at no charge. The employer guarantees to offer work for hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period. Inquire about or apply for the position at CareerForce Duluth, 402 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55802, Tel: 218-302-8400, refer to job posting 14909991. Cascade Lodge & Restaurant may be contacted via telephone number: (218) 387-1112.