Janus International Hospitality Student Exchange
US State Department Designated J-1 Sponsor Agency
JOB DESCRIPTION: BASECAMP GRILL & TAP ROOM
LOCATION: HILL CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA (KOA MT. RUSHMORE)
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
EMPLOYER
JOB TITLE
JOB DESCRIPTION
ENGLISH LEVEL
EMPLOYMENT POSITION INFORMATION
WORK DATES
HOURLY RATE PAY
AVERAGE # OF HOURS
PAYCHECK FREQUENCY
MEAL DISCOUNT
TRANSPORTATION TO WORK
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
GROOMING CODE
REASONABLE EXPECTATION
HOUSING INFORMATION
HOUSING ADDRESS
18067 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
Tel: 1-804-589-1924; Fax: 1-804-589-1949
• BASECAMP GRILL & TAP ROOM, HILL CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA (KOA
PALMER GULCH MT. RUSHMORE SITE)
• Dining Room Attendants (females)
• Dining Room Attendants (females): Excellent English. Seating
customers, clearing tables, keeping assigned workstation stocked and
clean. Take food and drink orders from guests, delivering orders,
glassware washing duties. Bus tables, greet guests, clean dining room.
Take guests food & drink orders. Deliver food to the table, collect payment,
ensure guest’s positive experience. Ability to operate with U.S, money and
credit cards. Greet customers and provide them with a service in a timely
manner. Clean the table, floor and whole restaurant area if needed. Assist
in some food preparation. Be prepared to work in a high pace environment
and hot environment. Stand and walk for long periods of time
• Students should be prepared to live and work in a South Dakota remote
location. Place of nature and thousands of tourists during summer months
• Students have to be prepared for high and low restaurant occupancy and
work as many as possible hours during high peak business and expect low
hours during the slow weeks of operation!
• Skype with employer is required
• Intermediate-Advanced
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• Earliest Work Start Date: June 15
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• Latest Work Start Date: June 20
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• Earliest Work End Date: September 5
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• Latest Work End Date: September 25
• $4.29 per regular hour + tips.
• Dining Room Attendants: Over the entire season, our servers range from
$10/hr to $15/hr
• 35 - 40 average hours per week (After orientation, training & achievement
of satisfactory performance), the opportunity for the OT. Busy July and
August
• Paychecks paid bi-weekly
• ($4.00 per shift for one meal and one beverage, whether you eat or not)
Housing is in Hill City, SD. The employer will provide a shuttle to and
from work site. Students must be on the shuttle or pay for a taxi to get
to/from work. Payroll deduction for transportation throughout the summer,
$6 for each shift student work
One shirt and apron is $15.00. Students have to bring: Blue jeans without
holes, shorts with approval, non-skid closed-toe shoes, socks and belt a
must, all hair pulled back, no jewelry, no visible body art or body piercing
• Yes. Facial hair for men should be clean shaven and hair above collar
length. Good personal hygiene is a must, including daily shower and bath
and use of deodorant. No visible tattoos or facial piercing during work
• Much depends on the economic conditions in the U.S. during your
employment here. We can make no guarantee of overtime or the
availability of second (part-time) jobs. If you find a part-time job, please
make sure that you prioritize your obligation to your primary
employer. Any second or new jobs must be vetted and approved by
Janus International
• 244 Pine Street, Hill City, SD, 57751
COST OF HOUSING • Each student will be charged rent at $10.00 per day per student
DEDUCTIONS FROM • Payroll Deduction: 1) Federal withholding required by law 2) Housing @
PAYCHECKS $10.00 per day per student. 3) $4.00 for each shift worked for a meal and
beverage during your shift. 4) $6.00 each shift shuttle cost for
transportation between housing and work site
HOUSING DEPOSIT • $250. Upon Arrival. Students will be responsible for leaving housing in a
condition it was when they moved in. Fees apply for any damages or
cleaning of the housing
DEPOSIT REFUND • Refund is subject to property inspection. All students pay a $50.00
cleaning fee at the end of the season. Refund only after full program
completion, verification of room cleanliness, when students leave. Deposit
refund if satisfied with students final paycheck or sent by check to student’s
home address or agency after the season ends. Check-out list must be
clear of corrections for refund
HOUSING FEATURES • Housing is large, shared housing facility
• 4-10 students sharing the large room facility
• J-1 employees are responsible for cleaning and maintaining their room
• No smoking, alcohol and loud parties allowed
HOUSING AMENITIES • Furniture (dorm style with bunk beds): YES NO
*Some of the housing amenities may • Shared Kitchen: YES NO
no longer be available upon your • Internet access within housing, no computer: YES NO
arrival. • Shared Bathroom: YES (showers/toilets on a floor) NO

SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION

SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE • RAPID CITY, SD 57701

HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY • The Social Security Administration suggests that you wait ten days after
FOR SOCIAL SECURITY arrival to apply. It usually takes 2-6 weeks before the Social Security Cards
arrive. Public bus to go to the office
SOCIAL SECURITY WEBSITE • www.ssa.gov PANY INFORMATION
AREA INFORMATION
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE • Summer temperature from the 40s to 80s F (low 10s - 20s C)
www.weather.com
WHAT TO WEAR • Clothing for mild weather: comfortable shoes, shorts, jeans, rain jacket
INFORMATION WEBSITE • Job sites: www.janus-international.com,
• Visitor sites: http://www.hillcitysd.com, www.visitrapidcity.com
NEAREST CITY • Hill City, SD – 0 miles (housing site)
• Mt. Rushmore National Memorial - 10 miles
• Rapid City, SD – 15 miles
NEAREST AIRPORT • Rapid City Airport South Dakota (RAP)
• Airport Shuttle service meets every arrival. Desk located near baggage
claim. They know the employer company and will be expecting students
who notify the employer in advance of their flight details. The charge is
about $40 - 60 from airport to housing dormitory
• Students have to let the employer know at least 10 days ahead of their
exact date and time of arrival to Rapid City, SD, for an employer to make
arrangements. Employer’s Information on the Job Offer
AREA DETAILS • Public Transportation: YES NO
• Museums (Hill City, SD and Rapid City, SD): YES NO
• Public Library (Hill City, SD and Rapid City, SD): YES NO
• Bank: YES NO (in Rapid City, SD - YES )
• City Park: YES NO
AREA FACTS • From http://blackhillsbadlands.com/cities-towns/hill-city
• If you are looking for scenic beauty, a bit of culture and fascinating history,
make sure you take time to stroll the streets of Hill City, the second oldest
town in the Black Hills. The "Heart of the Black Hills" is centrally located to
such significant attractions as the amazing Mount Rushmore, Crazy
Horse Monument, and Custer State Park within a 15-minute drive. This
close proximity has allowed Hill City to flourish over the years as the
central location in the "Heart of the Black Hills."
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Your job may not be available if you arrive late. When you obtain your
travel itinerary, please email it to Janus International at student@janus-
international.com. Please note that you are responsible for verifying your
university schedule prior to your travel arrangements. You must obtain
approval from Janus International and/or your employer of any changes in
your Job Start or Job Ending dates prior to your arrival in the U.S. If your
employer is unable to accept that change, they have the right to cancel
your Job Agreement. After your arrival in the U.S., any unauthorized early
departure from your program or from your employer may result in loss of
deposit or program cancellation
• All information is current as of today (December 2017), some changes
may apply

STUDENTS PICTURES FROM SOUTH DAKOTA:

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Basecamp Grill and Tap Room (Red Arrow) – work site
Hill City, SD – housing site
Rapid City – South Dakota’s biggest city and airport
Sturgis – biggest in the U.S. motorcycle gatherings