Whaler's Cove Lodge
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Current Job dates:

Currently recruiting for jobs that start between June 15th, 2024 and September 15th, 2024.

  • Housekeeper

    Housekeeping
    Whaler's Cove Lodge
    $3,762.00 / month + tips

    You know what it takes! Systematic scrubbing, stripping, soaking, sweeping, swiping, swishing, and sterilizing in a spotless fashion; it’s what you do!

    We take our sanitation seriously and our rooms are lovely!  All accommodations are right on the ocean.

    This job is unique:  you will not be walking down a hallway going room to room - you will outside, often in the rain, to get to guest cabins where your supplies will be delivered to you by the Housekeeping Manager.  

    Can you flip a room in 30 minutes? Do you like fresh air and big trees and the smell of the ocean? Our 30 ocean-front guest rooms on 5 acres are ready for your handiwork. We want housekeepers who find satisfaction in assuring that the highest degree of quality guest care is maintained at all times. Whaler's Cove Lodge takes pride in our comfortable and new (or newly updated) rooms in the middle of 17 MILLION acres of Alaskan wilderness, in the beautiful Tongass National Forest!

    Professional housekeeping experience is highly preferred. This is a physically demanding position that requires you to be physically fit and involves well-developed skill sets in hospitality. We anticipate that our rooms are to be completely flipped within 30 minutes.

    Our Housekeepers are responsible for working with the Housekeeping Manager to ensure quality control with all room aesthetics and sanitation, and that guests are properly accommodated. Also responsible for communicating maintenance requests to our facilities department, and washing, drying and folding laundry. Must be experienced with proper sanitation, presentation of linens, and understand the etiquette of the security of guests' personal items. Participates in daily room service, laundry and inspections. 30 rooms, common areas, porches, 32++ bathrooms, laundry rooms, and housekeeping facilities. The lodge is on 5 acres. Your feet will be your ONLY mode of transportation!  And yes, you will be required to carry things.

    The lodge hosts up to 32 guests daily. This summer we anticipate welcoming over 600 guests.

    Pre-season and post-season (when we're opening the lodge and shutting down the lodge, usually for approximately two weeks on each end) - it's a 7 day work week. During the "guest season", which is a total of 82 days, the goal is a a six-day workweek, one day off per week; this goal requires that all crew work each day they are scheduled.  We are looking for someone who can work the entire season. 2024 season begins early June and ends the third week of September.

    $3762 per month to start, Depending On Experience. Housekeepers are also in the tips pool, have a private room (with shared bathrooms), and get to enjoy the same delicious meals our guests eat.

    You must be physically fit, able to perform the duties involved in this profession for an 8-10 hour day and be able to lift 50lbs. The lodge is on 5 acres - there is a lot of walking!

    Must be a non-smoker.

    Visit our website (whalerscovelodge.com) and our Trip advisor page to see what we are all about!  

     

    To Apply: Submit letter of Interest and Resume to wclapplicant@gmail.com

  • Kitchen Prep

    Whaler's Cove
    Whaler's Cove Lodge
    $3,850.00 / month + tips

    We are looking for an ambitious Prep Cook to assist in the preparation of Alaska dishes!  Fresh king salmon, silver salmon, sockeye salmon, halibut, ling cod, sablefish, or Dungeness crab is on the menu every evening! 

    You’ll perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients, so that food can be prepared according to recipes.  A great prep cook will be quick and diligent and willing to improve on the job. You will be deft and able to follow instructions as well as all health and safety rules in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will also be able to function in a fast-paced, busy environment as a part of a team.

    Responsibilities

    • Follow the prep list created by Chef(s) to plan duties
    • Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
    • Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
    • Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
    • Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
    • Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.
    • Maintain a sanitary and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.
    • Ensure all food and other items are stored properly and dated.
    • Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
    • Perform other kitchen duties as assigned
    • Participate in daily rotation of stock, weekly inventory, and weekly provisioning.


    Requirements

    • Proven experience as Prep Cook, minimum of 4 years’ experience.
    • Large Batch Cooking knowledge
    • Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
    • Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
    • A team player with good communication skills
    • Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
    • Very good physical condition and endurance; able to lift up to 50lbs consistently
    • High school diploma or equivalent is desirable; Training from a culinary school will be an asset
    • Preferred High School Graduate or GED
    • Must be able to work 6 days a week
    • Shifts are scheduled generally between 5:00am and 10:00pm
    • Salary Depends On Experience; Start Range is approximately $3800. Plus TIPS
    • Must live-onsite in Alaska from approximately  mid-June through mid-September.
    • Must be over 18 years of age to live on site
    • Must hold a current Alaska Food Worker’s Card, or Serv Safe certification


    Submit Cover Letter and Application to:  wclapplicant@gmail.com

How to Apply

We are NOT able to accept H2B or J1 visas.

Applicants must email their resume and cover letter to wclapplicant@gmail.com.  We would appreciate it if you took the time to detail within your cover letter, why you are interested in working with Whaler's Cove Lodge.

Captain and guide applicants need to provide Merchant Mariner documents (OUPV 6 Pack, with Near Coastal endorsement) at the time of application in order to be considered.

Only applicants who submit a resume and cover letter explaining how they are resilient will be reviewed. Interviews begin pending available positions and qualified candidates.  Please go to our website for full job descriptions, professional requirements, and company requirements.


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