McKinley Creekside Cabins, Café & Bakery

Current Job Openings

    Back of House: Kitchen

    Back of House: Kitchen

    Dishwasher

    $16.00 - $17.00 / hour + tips

    The backbone of our kitchen.
    Entry-level role in a scratch, teaching kitchen with room to grow into prep and cooking. We rely on you to keep things clean, organized, and moving.

    • One season or one year of kitchen experience

    • Positive attitude, pride in your work and a strong commitment to sanitation standards

    • Ability to work well with a team, while taking direction

    • Must lift 50 lbs; assist with dish, prep support, orders, receiving, and proper storage

    • AM/PM shifts; opening and closing duties

    • Love for the outdoors is a plus!

    Pay & Perks:

    Wages: $16-17/hr

    Daily kitchen tips: $12-13 cash

    Room & Board: $85/week (shared + shift meals)

    End-of-season performance/completion bonus: $0.50–$1.00/hr

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    Back of House: Kitchen

    Prep Cook

    $16.00 - $17.00 / hour + tips

    McKinley Creekside Café is a scratch kitchen serving guests and locals daily. We’re hiring a Prep Cook to support our kitchen team with bulk prep, recipes, and dishes, with occasional AM Prep alternate shifts assisting breakfast prep, to-go lunches, and the grab-and-go case. We’re looking for a talented and motivated prep cook eager to grow their BOH experience.

    Requirements

    • 1+ year kitchen or restaurant experience

    • Positive, team-focused attitude

    • Willing to work occasional early morning shifts as AM prep alternate

    • Alaska Food Handlers Card (required before start)

    • Follow recipes and complete daily prep lists with consistency

    • Detail-oriented, self-sufficient, and comfortable with bulk prep and dishes

    • Clean, organized, and safety-minded

    • Enjoying the outdoors is a plus

    • Seasonal position: May–September 2026

    Compensation & Housing

    • Wage: $16-$17/hr

    • Daily tips: $13–$15/day in tips

    • Room & Board: $85/week shared housing

    • End-of-season performance/completion bonus: $0.50–$1.00/hr

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    Front of House: Cafe, Front Desk, Housekeeping

    Front of House: Cafe, Front Desk, Housekeeping

    Housekeeper

    $15.00 - $17.00 / hour + tips

    Our housekeeping team is a crucial part of the Creekside Crew! You are responsible for keeping our rooms and property up to the standards that have made us a Denali vacation destination. Our housekeepers work hard during the day and have every night off to enjoy and explore the beautiful Denali area.

    Requirements & Responsibilities

    • Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced work environment

    • Excellent prioritization and time management skills

    • Ability to work as a team and/or independently and maintain a high level of performance

    • Possess physical stamina to be on your feet for long periods of the day, bend, squat, stretch and lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

    • Perform a variety of cleaning activities in rooms and throughout the property to Creekside standards

    • Notify supervisors of damages to rooms and low inventory

    • Maintain a professional appearance and interact positively with guests

    Pay & Perks

    • Wages: $15-$18/hr + tips

    • Room & Board: $85/week shared housing, includes shift meals

    • End-of-season performance/completion bonus: $0.50–$1.00/hr

    Apply Now
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