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Alaska Lodge Cooks needed for Summer 2026. Housing Available!!

Posted: Jun 07, 2026

Line Cook

Summit Lake Lodge

Alaska

Wages/Pay
$16.00 - $20.00 / hour + tips
Experience Level
Previous experience required
Job Start Date
Jun 07, 2026

Summit Lake Lodge, is a small family-run lodge where you will meet great friends and have the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful spots in Alaska. We are located on the Kenai Peninsula, in the heart of the Chugach National Forest. We are a short drive from the Kenai Fjords National Park, the beautiful Kenai River, and several great Alaskan Small towns with great community events. We’re a close‑knit, hard‑working, fun-loving seasonal team, and we’re looking for positive and reliable people to join us.

Hiring: Line Cook - starting at $16-$20hr (DOE) plus tips 

Start date is now, and season-ending date  September 7, 2026.

Housing is available at the Lodge.

Our dining room serves up to 50 guests (but typically around 35). We’re seeking cooks with prior experience for the following shifts:

  • Dinner Cook (2pm–10pm)

The restaurant serves  entrees such as steak, salmon and halibut dishes as well as burgers and salads. Duties involve all aspects of the kitchen from cooking on the line, to food prep and some cleaning duties. Can be fast paced and requires a strong ability to work as a team.

Why Work With Us?

  • Live on beautiful Summit Lake and experience Alaska at its best!

  • Join a friendly, family‑style team

  • Earn great seasonal income

  • Shift meal

  • Housing provided

If you love the outdoors and want a memorable seasonal experience, this is the job for you!

Learn more about us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or at www.summitlakelodge.com

If arriving by air, transportation to and from the Anchorage airport and Summit Lake Lodge will be provided.

Unfortunately we are unable to accept H2B Workers at this time.

How to Apply

Please visit our website to read all about us. If this is something you would like to do and believe you would be an asset to our team, please fill out our online application and submit it.  Email resume to employment@summitlakelodge.com


 

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Contact Info

Summit Lake Lodge

Summit Lake Lodge is 17 miles north of Moose Pass on the famous Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. Our goal is to give our guests their best stay while they are in Alaska.

Location
Alaska
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
29
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Good
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