join our kitchen staff this summer in Alaska for Summer 2026!

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Line Cook

Sportsman's Cove Lodge

Alaska

Wages/Pay
$3,200.00 - $3,500.00 / month + tips
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: Jun 01, 2026

Duties:

  • Collaborates with the head chef to direct food preparation.

  • Helps design the food and drink menu.

  • Produces high-quality plates, considering both design and taste.

  • Oversees and supervises the kitchen staff.

  • Assists with menu planning, inventory, and supply management.

  • Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.

  • Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.

  • Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen’s performance.

Skills / Qualifications: EXPERANCE IN A WILDERSNES SETTING A BIG PLUS. 

 role must have Previous chef/cook experience is necessary, a minimum of 1 years and 2year is a preferred. Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required, including nights/weekends. Positive attitude, professional manner, and appearance in all situations. Ability to maintain accurate control and inventory counts.

Be able to work as a team and help the team in any way needed. complete all task assigned by the head chef/sous chef. complete any assignments assigned by management.

All departments work as a team, (we all work to help each other)

We require drug testing, corporate orientation, first aid, and CPR training.

All of our positions require the above duties/skills & qualifications but are not limited to those items listed.

Job Location: Saltery Cove, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska

Seasonal: Yes; seasonal 

  • May 27th- September 15th 

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal 

Expected hours: 50-65 per week

Benefits:

  • Food provided

  • Housing Provided

Pay rate:

  • Monthly salary

Shift:

  • 10 hour split shift

  • Evening shift

  • Morning shift

Weekly day range:

  • 7 days a week with some mornings off

Work setting:

  • Casual dining restaurant

Experience:

  • Culinary experience: 1 year in a management role(Required)

  • Cooking: 3 year (Required)

Work Location: In person, Prince of Whales Island

How to Apply

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Contact Info

Sportsman's Cove Lodge

Sportsman’s Cove Lodge is a highly acclaimed, saltwater fishing lodge located a 20 minute floatplane ride west of Ketchikan in the pristine wilderness of Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. We are looking for hard working, service-oriented individuals to further our vision of offering our guests the trip of a lifetime.

Location
Alaska
Season
Summer
Staff size
25
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Some private rooms/bathrooms, some communal bathrooms
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
Yes
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Good
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