Food and Beverage

Chef/Float

$17.00 / hour + tips

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Chef/Float – Seasonal Adventure in Alaska

📍 Hoonah, Alaska | 🗓 April–Mid October | 💵 Hourly + Bonus Potential

Love cooking and want a job that comes with an unforgettable experience? Join us at Icy Strait Point, where you’ll spend the summer working in a fast-paced kitchen while surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Southeast Alaska.

As a Chef/Float, you’ll be an essential part of our culinary team—preparing fresh meals, supporting kitchen operations, and ensuring guests enjoy high-quality dining in a one-of-a-kind destination.

What You’ll Do

  • Arrive on time, ready to work as part of a friendly and professional team.

  • Assist with stocking and setting up kitchen stations.

  • Prep ingredients (cleaning, cutting, portioning) and cook menu items according to recipes.

  • Plate dishes to meet presentation standards.

  • Work closely with servers and cashiers to ensure timely and accurate orders.

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen at all times.

  • Wash utensils, cooking equipment, and work areas as needed.

  • Step into other roles or tasks as needed to support the team.

  • Uphold all food safety and hygiene standards.

What We’re Looking For

  • Restaurant or kitchen background is a plus (but we’ll train the right person).

  • Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions.

  • Friendly, team-oriented mindset.

  • Reliable attendance and punctuality.

  • Calm and professional under pressure.

  • Strong communication skills with both guests and coworkers.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

  • Able to stand for long shifts (up to 12 hours).

  • Lift up to 40–50 lbs, bend, stretch, kneel, and squat.

  • Walk more than 5 miles daily in a kitchen and venue setting.

  • Work safely in a noisy, fast-paced environment with kitchen odors present.

  • Comfortable living in a remote, rural Alaskan community.

  • Able to travel by small plane or ferry and walk on gravel roads in inclement weather.

Why Join Us?

👩‍🍳 Hands-on kitchen experience
🌲 A summer of adventure in Alaska’s wilderness
🍴 Be part of a fun, supportive team
💵 Hourly pay + seasonal bonus potential


 

Icy Strait Point is a Native-owned and operated enterprise and offers Native Preference under P.O. 93-638.