Experience The Katmai of Bristol Bay SW Alaska at ATA Fishing Lodge

Posted: Jun 29, 2026

Prep Cook

Alaska Trophy Adventures Lodge

King Salmon, Alaska

Wages/Pay
$2,500.00 - $3,500.00 / month + tips
Experience Level
Previous experience required
Job Start Date
Jun 29, 2026

Prep Cook at Fishing Lodge

Alaska Trophy Adventures Lodge seeks an experienced cook with basic to intermediate restaurant kitchen skills to assist the chef in preparing and plating breakfasts and dinner for 40-50 people. Six-day, 45-hour work week (shorter, easier day on Sunday) with one full day off. Plenty of time for fishing, exploring, or relaxing on mid-day break. Newly remodeled kitchen. Great opportunity, amazing location and views.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Food Processing & Preparation -- Washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, dicing, and various methods of preparing vegetables, fruits, starches, and proteins as per the daily menu

Recipe Components -- Measuring ingredients and preparing foundational items like stocks, soups, marinades, salads, salad dressings, desserts, side dishes

Inventory & Stocking -- Helping maintain an organized fridge/freezer/pantry, properly rotating stock, and labeling food items according to health and safety standards

Kitchen Organization – Ensuring tools and items are clean and in their proper place

Station Setup – Helping clean and ready the line before meal service begins

Plating -- Helping plate breakfasts and dinners with proper temps and portions

Sanitation -- Helping wash cookware, cleaning the stoves and kitchen work areas, sweeping the floor, emptying trash, and maintaining a clean, sanitized workspace

SCHEDULE

Typical Daily Schedule (approx 7-8 hours x 5 days per week)

7am – 10am                       Breakfast Service / Dinner Prep / Cleanup

10am – 3/4pm                 Mid-Shift Break (Go Fishing! / Explore / Relax)

3/4pm – 8:30pm            Dinner Prep / Dinner Service / Next Day Prep / Cleanup

Sunday (5-6 hours) – Guest Changeover Day, so we also serve lunch

7am – 10am                       Breakfast Bar Service / Lunch Prep

10am – 11:30am           Mid-Shift Break

11:30am – 2pm              Lunch Bar Service / Dinner Prep

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How to Apply

Email your application to atalodge.wayne@gmail.com

Contact Info

Alaska Trophy Adventures Lodge

Alaska Trophy Adventures Lodge is a remote fishing & wildlife viewing lodge. The Alagnak River is well known for its record runs of all 5 species of pacific salmon, rainbow trout, arctic char and grayling as well as its prolific wildlife (in particular the Brown Bears). We are committed to providing quality and memorable "once in a lifetime" experiences for our guests.

Location
Alaska
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
20
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
None
Internet access
Good
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