Spend the Summer Working in Beautiful Wrangell St Elias National Park, Alaska

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Golden Saloon

Golden Saloon

Dishwasher

$14.00 / hour + tips

Full time;

Dishwashers will perform the following tasks:

• Transferring equipment from storage areas to workstations.

• Cleaning the floor and walls.

• Offering help to the cooking staff.

• Maintaining stock supply of food.

• Operating dishwasher machines.

Skills

• Being physically fit.

• interpersonal skills.

• Being proactive.

• Good eye-hand coordination.

• Being able to make repeated movements of hands.

• High attention to detail.

• Being able to work for long hours on your feet

• Good communication skills.

Daily duties:

• Collect soiled dishes from dining areas and transport them to the kitchen

• Ensure that soiled dishes are stacked properly so that they can be picked easily for washing purposes

• Mix liquid soap and ensure that sponges are properly immersed in the liquid

• Clean dishes and flatware with water in order to clear them of dirt

• Soap down dishes and ensure that they are rinsed properly

• Place washed dishware and flatware on drying racks

• Use drying cloth to dry dishes and flatware completely

• Place dishes appropriately in the dishwasher

• Remove washed dishes from the dishwasher and make arrangements to dry them if needed

• Stack dishes properly in the storage area

• Maintain kitchen work areas and receive and store kitchen supplies

• Sweep kitchen floor, mop, and take the trash out

• Ensure that the kitchen floor is properly sanitized

• Perform preventative and regular maintenance on the dishwasher.

• Mop stockrooms and report any hazardous situations to the kitchen or maintenance manager

• Ensure that all dish cleaning equipment and supplies are stocked properly

• Assist kitchen staff with food preparation duties when needed.

DISHWASHER FOR THE MCCARTHY LODGE RESORT

HOUSING AND FOOD IS FREE 

Housing is shared rooms. (Some tents available for single option Housing).

Internet (wifi) available. Free wifi is always available. Local hi-speed wifi for $40 month is available. Verizon is the only cell company that works in Wrangell St-Elias National Park. Download WhatsApp for Voip use. All housing options include showers, laundry and kitchen use as well as free food provided for you to cook and clean up after yourself. 

All housing includes meal program of stocked kitchens for most items needed for meals. Staff cook and clean up after themselves in shared employee kitchens. Items provided include all basics as well as most produce and proteins. A complete list of Pantry, refrigerated and frozen items provided for staff is available to applicants. Most staff supplement their kitchen with some out of pocket expenses including eating at restaurants in the area, having Amazon products shipped in, purchases in town and at grocery stores in McCarthy, Valdez or Glennallen. Expect the majority of what you need on site and at no cost, but also expect your dietary substitutes to be your responsibility. Dietary issues and preferences such as Celiac, Vegans and vegetarians have an especially difficult time in remote locations due to logistics of special item needs.  

One final note of advice regarding far away places to work:

In any remote location (such as wilderness Alaska or an island in the ocean) you will be on an adventure - and your control over your food will be your biggest struggle. The reality is, what's easy to get in the real world, like any specific item you crave, may be missing from your remote Alaska summer diet. We have decades of experience feeding crews in remote Alaska, your happiness matters to us - if your happy, our guests will be happy. If there are food items you need or crave, please discuss during your interview so we can advise you on specific ways to get what you need! 

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Golden Saloon

Prep-Line Cook

$14.00 - $17.00 / hour + tips

Line cook duties consist of assisting the chef with their daily tasks. The successful candidates will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction by creating consistent quality with solid training in various professional techniques.

• Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service

• Weigh and measure ingredients for cooking

• Prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items

• Prepare sauces and garnishes for the allocated station

• Cover, date, and correctly store all food items as per safe food-handling procedures • Inform chef in advance of likely shortages

• Serve food in keeping with the standards of the establishment

• Ensure the correct temperature of food to make it attractive and tasty

• Taste all food items for quality purposes before serving

• Use food preparation tools in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions

• Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations

• Maintain an organized and sanitized work area at all times

• Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately

• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices

• Return dirty food preparation utensils to the dish room

• Assist staff with other duties as assigned by kitchen manager

• Clean kitchen before and after shift • Sanitize refrigerators and storerooms

• Operate and maintain all kinds of kitchen appliances

• Perform record keeping using log book entries

• Order and take delivery of food and supplies

• Report any unforeseen circumstances, maintenance needs or faulty equipment to the manager

• Maintain outstanding working relationships with staff, guests, and supervisors 

Qualifications:

• 3+years’ experience in foodservice and hospitality arena

• Well-versed in preparing food items consistently while adhering to recipe standards

• Highly skilled in setting up stations in the restaurant

• Committed to practice, check, and strengthen food safety procedures

• Competent at creating and upholding a safe working environment

• Able to re-stock all items as required all through shift

• Proven record of delivering outstanding customer service

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with patrons and staff

• Good math and written communication skills

• Track record of working in a flexible timetable based on employer’s requirements

• Possess food handler’s card (you can take an online course when you are in McCarthy)

• Eager to perform all kinds of additional tasks assigned by the manager

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain quick, accurate and excellent customer relationships

• Proficient in maintaining a safe working environment utilizing food safety plan

• Track record of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment

LINE COOK AT THE MCCARTHY LODGE RESORT

The work week is 40 hours per week

Hourly wage of $14 to $17, plus some tips. 

HOUSING AND FOOD IS FREE 

Housing is shared rooms. (Some tents available for single option Housing).

Internet (wifi) available. Free wifi is always available. Local hi-speed wifi for $40 month is available. Verizon is the only cell company that works in Wrangell St-Elias National Park. Download WhatsApp for Voip use. All housing options include showers, laundry and kitchen use as well as free food provided for you to cook and clean up after yourself. 

All housing includes meal program of stocked kitchens for most items needed for meals. Staff cook and clean up after themselves in shared employee kitchens. Items provided include all basics as well as most produce and proteins. A complete list of Pantry, refrigerated and frozen items provided for staff is available to applicants. Most staff supplement their kitchen with some out of pocket expenses including eating at restaurants in the area, having Amazon products shipped in, purchases in town and at grocery stores in McCarthy, Valdez or Glennallen. Expect the majority of what you need on site and at no cost, but also expect your dietary substitutes to be your responsibility. Dietary issues and preferences such as Celiac, Vegans and vegetarians have an especially difficult time in remote locations due to logistics of special item needs.  

One final note of advice regarding far away places to work:

In any remote location (such as wilderness Alaska or an island in the ocean) you will be on an adventure - and your control over your food will be your biggest struggle. The reality is, what's easy to get in the real world, like any specific item you crave, may be missing from your remote Alaska summer diet. We have decades of experience feeding crews in remote Alaska, your happiness matters to us - if your happy, our guests will be happy. If there are food items you need or crave, please discuss during your interview so we can advise you on specific ways to get what you need! 

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Golden Saloon

Server

$14.00 / hour + tips

Servers for Busy Restaurants needed! Duties include: 

• Show up to work on time and ready to work

• Greets all guests in a positive and upbeat manner

• demonstrates genuine hospitality and exceptional guest service

• take food and beverage orders from tables and bar guests and delivers product in timely fashion

• must keep bar and server stations stocked even during a busy shift

• Must be able to follow and memorize recipes for house cocktails

• Prepares juices, mixers, and garnishes for the day

• Must work with other staff to maintain a clean and orderly dining room, patio, and bar - this includes prebussing, straightening tables and chairs, wiping down tables, emptying ash trays, ect.

• cash handling- obtaining revenues, issuing reciepts, accepting payments and returning change

• washing and sterilizing all glassware

• helps move inventory on delivery day once per week

• Changing kegs and soda syrups as needed

• daily cleaning of restuarant - sweeping and mopping floors and cleaning restrooms

• weekly cleaning- cleaning decor, window frames, dusting high and low, ect. 

Requirements:

• 3+years’ experience in foodservice and hospitality, will make you eligible for Server position and bartender training

• Bartending experience is a plus  

• Competent at creating and upholding a safe working environment

• Must be able to multitask in a very busy environment

• Proven record of delivering outstanding customer service

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with patrons and staff

• Good math and written communication skills

• Eager to perform all kinds of additional tasks assigned by the manager

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain quick, accurate and excellent customer relationships

• Proficient in maintaining a safe working environment utilizing food safety plan

• Track record of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Must posses or be willing to get food handlers permit and Alaska TAPs card

• Must have strong knowledge and understanding of ABC regulations

• Must be able to lift 50lbs going up and down stairs

• Must be able to work 8-10 hour shifts consistently on your feet

• Must be available mornings, afternoons, evenings, and late nights

• Must treat all staff and guests with respect at all times

HOUSING AND FOOD IS FREE 

Housing is shared rooms. (Some tents available for single option Housing).

Internet (wifi) available. Free wifi is always available. Verizon is the only cell company that works in Wrangell St-Elias National Park. Download WhatsApp for Voip use. All housing options include showers, laundry and kitchen use as well as free food provided for you to cook and clean up after yourself. 

All housing includes meal program of stocked kitchens for most items needed for meals. Staff cook and clean up after themselves in shared employee kitchens. Items provided include all basics as well as most produce and proteins. A complete list of Pantry, refrigerated and frozen items provided for staff is available to applicants. Most staff supplement their kitchen with some out of pocket expenses including eating at restaurants in the area, having Amazon products shipped in, purchases in town and at grocery stores in McCarthy, Valdez or Glennallen. Expect the majority of what you need on site and at no cost, but also expect your dietary substitutes to be your responsibility. Dietary issues and preferences such as Celiac, Vegans and vegetarians have an especially difficult time in remote locations due to logistics of special item needs.  

One final note of advice regarding far away places to work:

In any remote location (such as wilderness Alaska or an island in the ocean) you will be on an adventure - and your control over your food will be your biggest struggle. The reality is, what's easy to get in the real world, like any specific item you crave, may be missing from your remote Alaska summer diet. We have decades of experience feeding crews in remote Alaska, your happiness matters to us - if your happy, our guests will be happy. If there are food items you need or crave, please discuss during your interview so we can advise you on specific ways to get what you need! 

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Ma Johnson’s Hotel

Ma Johnson’s Hotel

Housekeeping

$14.00 - $17.00 / hour + tips

Housekeeper wanted to join our dream team from June 3rd through to September 20th. Housekeeping Responsibilities include:

• Housekeeping duties include Laundry Room, folding, washing drying linens, bathrobes, towels.

• Strip rooms of checkouts; Prep materials for making up room.

• Cleaning of guest rooms, including vacuuming, sweeping, cleaning windows, making beds, folding linens, setting amenities and general appearance of the guest rooms and common areas.

• Bathrooms cleaned.

• Tidy rooms for 'stay overs'.

• Maintain a presentable parlor/lobby and entrance areas

• Other task related to resort grounds as needed. This includes other common room cleaning to provide full time work during the slower parts of the season. 

• The beginning of the season includes setting up the hotel rooms with the team; the end of the season includes closing down the hotel rooms and putting all the hotel materials away for the winter.   
  

Requirements:

• This is a full time position.  (up to 40 hours per week). TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS OFF

• Willingness to work weekends and holidays. We are committed to all staff enjoying 2 consecutive days off to enjoy the area!

• Thoroughness and well organized, complete tasks in a timely manner, and strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication skills

• A refined sense of warm genuine hospitality - do you get along with others?

• Over achieving attitude and enhanced work ethic

• Able to work independently and with others

• Strong energy level

• Be comfortable working with guests from all over the world

• Bilingual a plus

• Able to lift up to 30 pounds, walking up and down stairs

• Must be able to pass a background check (no arrests or convictions)

• High School Diploma or GED.

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HOUSING AND FOOD IS FREE 

Housing is shared rooms. (Some tents available for single option Housing).

Internet (wifi) available. Free wifi is always available. Local hi-speed wifi for $40 month is available. Verizon is the only cell company that works in Wrangell St-Elias National Park. Download WhatsApp for Voip use. All housing options include showers, laundry and kitchen use as well as free food provided for you to cook and clean up after yourself. 

All housing includes meal program of stocked kitchens for most items needed for meals. Staff cook and clean up after themselves in shared employee kitchens. Items provided include all basics as well as most produce and proteins. A complete list of Pantry, refrigerated and frozen items provided for staff is available to applicants. Most staff supplement their kitchen with some out of pocket expenses including eating at restaurants in the area, having Amazon products shipped in, purchases in town and at grocery stores in McCarthy, Valdez or Glennallen. Expect the majority of what you need on site and at no cost, but also expect your dietary substitutes to be your responsibility. Dietary issues and preferences such as Celiac, Vegans and vegetarians have an especially difficult time in remote locations due to logistics of special item needs.  

One final note of advice regarding far away places to work:

In any remote location (such as wilderness Alaska or an island in the ocean) you will be on an adventure - and your control over your food will be your biggest struggle. The reality is, what's easy to get in the real world, like any specific item you crave, may be missing from your remote Alaska summer diet. We have decades of experience feeding crews in remote Alaska, your happiness matters to us - if your happy, our guests will be happy. If there are food items you need or crave, please discuss during your interview so we can advise you on specific ways to get what you need! 

Please note, J1 Student Work Visa program participants and Foreign Nationals (H2B) are not eligible in 2023 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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McCarthy Landscaping and Groundskeeping

McCarthy Landscaping and Groundskeeping

Property Manager

$15.00 - $18.00 / hour

This role will be based in Anchorage with occasional travel.

We are looking for a physically fit, reliable and responsible houseman to operate across our home/ personal property and when necessary; our businesses on a permanent, year-round, part-time basis, averaging 2 days per week.

You will have a background in housekeeping whether privately or in a hotel, club, facility etc, strong DIY and maintenance skills, you may have been a caretaker or tradesman and you should be a proficient cleaner, perhaps having previously worked as a janitor etc. You must have a driver's license and declare any criminal convictions please. You will also have to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

Your role and responsibilities will include:

Regular light cleaning and monthly deep cleaning using tools such as a carpet cleaner and upholstery cleaner.

Laundry; including ironing, steaming and folding.

Pet management; bathing, sitting, walking, vet visits and transportation. One dog.

Errands such as to the post office, depot, groceries and pick-up collection of online orders, dry cleaning.

Driving and chauffeuring e.g. airport drop off, late night venue collection and returning home. Additionally, cleaning, storing, organizing and maintaining vehicles.

Securing and protection of family property on and offsite.

Keeping the supply closet, utility and laundry room fully stocked and monitoring inventory within the home and private property.

Repairing, maintenance & DIY. You should be able to put furniture together, put shelves up, change a tire, tighten hinges, paint. Some plumbing, joinery/ fitting, mechanical/autotech knowledge is preferred but not a significant part of the regular job.

Escalating household issues when necessary and liaising with third party tradesmen where and when appropriate such as in the case of an electrical, building issue beyond your expertise or in an emergency.

Being flexible to also provide services and support to businesses owned by the family.

Heavy lifting and rough work; shoveling snow in the driveway, some groundskeeping.

Discretion, loyalty and good manners are a must.

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 24.0 per week

Work Location: In person, Anchorage.


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Repair & Maintenance

Repair & Maintenance

Maintenance

$25.00 - $35.00 / hour

All Around Maintenance; Outdoor/Indoor

Repair and Maintenance, light Carpentry, mechanical systems, small appliance repair and/or Automotive Mechanic. Do you have any one or more, or combination of these skills? If so, consider McCarthy, AK for the summer! New construction, and repairs of existing infrastructure projects every season; and we are always looking for strong building skills.   

Are you an outdoors enthusiast as well as a skilled tradesman? Perhaps a hard working beginner who wants to learn from experts on our team?

Pay scale DOE - from $25/hour for qualified maintenance and up to $40/hour for specific skills like Diesel Mechanic and equipment repair.

We are looking for self-reliant, motivated individuals with solid attitudes and critical thinking skills to join our unique crew here at the far edge of the world. 

Our resort has multiple businesses, buildings, small appliances, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems. All are in top shape, but all are subject to care and require some attention from time to time from our Repair crew. 

Additionally, we are looking for one or more of the following skills in applicants: Antique Auto repair (we have a collection of 1920's Cars in great shape) carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, small appliance repair, mechanical/diesel, & HVAC. 

Compensation DOE & (your positive attitude).

HOUSING AND FOOD IS FREE 

Housing is shared rooms. (Some tents available for single option Housing).

Internet (wifi) available. Free wifi is always available. Local hi-speed wifi for $40 month is available. Verizon is the only cell company that works in Wrangell St-Elias National Park. Download WhatsApp for Voip use. All housing options include showers, laundry and kitchen use as well as free food provided for you to cook and clean up after yourself. 

All housing includes meal program of stocked kitchens for most items needed for meals. Staff cook and clean up after themselves in shared employee kitchens. Items provided include all basics as well as most produce and proteins. A complete list of Pantry, refrigerated and frozen items provided for staff is available to applicants. Most staff supplement their kitchen with some out of pocket expenses including eating at restaurants in the area, having Amazon products shipped in, purchases in town and at grocery stores in McCarthy, Valdez or Glennallen. Expect the majority of what you need on site and at no cost, but also expect your dietary substitutes to be your responsibility. Dietary issues and preferences such as Celiac, Vegans and vegetarians have an especially difficult time in remote locations due to logistics of special item needs.  

One final note of advice regarding far away places to work:

In any remote location (such as wilderness Alaska or an island in the ocean) you will be on an adventure - and your control over your food will be your biggest struggle. The reality is, what's easy to get in the real world, like any specific item you crave, may be missing from your remote Alaska summer diet. We have decades of experience feeding crews in remote Alaska, your happiness matters to us - if your happy, our guests will be happy. If there are food items you need or crave, please discuss during your interview so we can advise you on specific ways to get what you need! 

Apply Now

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