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    Coldfoot Camp

    Coldfoot Camp

    Breakfast Cook

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    The breakfast cook has primary responsibility for a diverse set of food production activities focused on cooking delicious, handcrafted meals in our "scratch" kitchen for an equally diverse make-up of guests [recreational travelers, truckers, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside café --- our summer “midnight sun” season breakfast service focuses primarily on buffet service.

    Specific responsibilities include:

    • Execute all food production activities required to put-up and re-supply a breakfast buffet.

    • Execute all food prep activities required for breakfast menu and/or buffet service.

    • Assist with production activities associated with “to-go” sack lunches for recreational traveler guest’s daytime activities away from Camp.

    • Assist with dishwashing activities as required.

    • Execute all cleaning activities required to leave the kitchen “absurdly clean” at the end of the shift.

    THE PERFECT FIT

    The Coldfoot Camp breakfast cook position is a perfect fit for an individual who ---

    • Has previous line cooking and/or buffet experience in a commercial kitchen --- OR --- is new to a commercial kitchen but has a sincere and enthusiastic willingness to develop new culinary skills.

    • Views favorably the idea of working in a "scratch" kitchen versus an "industrial" production kitchen.

    • Views favorably the idea of working in a non-corporate work environment

    • Likes to work hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!]

    • Thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking.

    • Views favorably the idea of having a physical work component to their workday.

    • Is excited about the opportunity to spend a summer “midnight sun” season and fall “aurora” season north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range --- and, having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with coworkers and guest alike.

    WORK SCHEDULE

    2:30 AM – 10:30 AM;   5 days per week

    COMPENSATION       

    $15.00 / hour  [potential for higher starting wage dependent on culinary skills and experience]   PLUS     gratuities     PLUS     $2,000.00 season completion bonus     PLUS     lodging & meals [at no cost to coworker]

    Apply Now
    Coldfoot Camp

    Cleaner

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    The cleaner has primary responsibility for working with a team to carry-out all activities associated with executing on our "absurd cleanliness" mission --- cleaning responsibilities are focused on 109 guest rooms along with adjacent public areas and common restroom/shower facilities.

    THE PERFECT FIT

    The Coldfoot Camp cleaner position is a perfect fit for an individual who:

    • Loves to clean --- and, has great attention to detail.

    • Likes to work hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!].

    • Thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking.

    • Views favorably the idea of having a physical work component to their workday.

    • Is excited about the opportunity to spend a summer “midnight sun” season and fall “aurora” season north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range --- and, having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with the guests we serve.

    WORK SCHEDULE: 

    8:00 AM – 5:00 PM  [one hour meal break]

    5 days per week

    COMPENSATION:

    $14.00 / hour   PLUS     gratuities     PLUS     $2,000.00 season completion bonus     PLUS     lodging & meals [at no cost to coworker]

    Apply Now
    Coldfoot Camp

    Cleaner/Host

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    As cleaner, has primary responsibility for working with a team to carry-out all activities associated with executing on our "absurd cleanliness" mission --- cleaning responsibilities are focused on 109 guest rooms along with adjacent public areas and common restroom/shower facilities.

    As host, has primary responsibility for a VERY diverse set of guest-service activities focused on extending soulful hospitality to an equally diverse make-up of guests [travelers, locals, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside/riverside café. 

    Specific host responsibilities include:

    • Greet guests upon their entering the café [and, soulfully determine their needs].

    • Respond to guest questions regarding the Camp, the region, or the highway.

    • Seat those guests choosing to dine with us, take orders, and serve food/drink.

    • Cashier all Camp sales [meals, lodging, fuel, gifts, mercantile].

    • Check-in overnight lodging guests.

    • Keep gift area organized and welcoming [fold, fold, fold!!!].

    • Clean café and public restrooms.

    • Assist with fuel and propane fill-ups when required.

    • Assist with dishwashing activities as required.

    • Assist with food prep activities as required.

    THE PERFECT FIT

    The Coldfoot Camp cleaner-host position is a perfect fit for an individual who:

    • Loves to clean --- and, has great attention to detail.

    • Genuinely cares about and enjoys serving people.

    • Likes to work hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!]

    • Thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking.

    • Views favorably the idea of having a physical work component to their work day.

    • Is excited about the opportunity to spend a summer “midnight sun” season and fall “aurora” season north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range --- and, having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with the guests we serve.

    WORK SCHEDULE      

    As cleaner ---

    8:00 AM – 5:00 PM [one hour meal break]

    2 or 3 days per week

    As host ---

    Morning Shift --- 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM  [one hour meal break]

    Afternoon Shift --- 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM  [one hour meal break]

    Evening Shift --- 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM [one hour meal break]

    2 or 3 days per week

    COMPENSATION       

    $14.00 / hour [cleaner]  &  $12.00 / hour [host]    PLUS     $2,000.00 season completion bonus     PLUS     lodging & meals [at no cost to coworker]

    Apply Now
    Coldfoot Camp

    Dinner Buffet Cook

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    The dinner buffet cook has primary responsibility for a diverse set of food production activities focused on cooking delicious, handcrafted meals in our "scratch" kitchen for an equally diverse make-up of guests [recreational travelers, truckers, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside café --- our summer “midnight sun” season dinner service features a dinner buffet.

    Specific responsibilities include:

    • Work with a team of two/three coworkers to execute all food production activities required to put-up and re-supply a dinner buffet.

    • Execute all food prep activities required for dinner buffet service.

    • Execute all cleaning activities required to leave the kitchen “absurdly clean” at the end of the shift.

    THE PERFECT FIT

    The Coldfoot Camp dinner buffet cook position is a perfect fit for an individual who ---

    • Has previous line cooking and/or other experience in a commercial kitchen --- OR --- is new to a commercial kitchen but has a sincere and enthusiastic willingness to develop new culinary skills.

    • Views favorably the idea of working in a "scratch" kitchen versus an "industrial" production kitchen.

    • Views favorably the idea of working in a non-corporate work environment

    • Likes to work hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!]

    • Thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking.

    • Views favorably the idea of having a physical work component to their workday.

    • Is excited about the opportunity to spend a summer “midnight sun” season and fall “aurora” season north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range --- and, having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with coworkers and guest alike.

    WORK SCHEDULE

    11:00 AM – 9:00 PM;   5 days per week

    COMPENSATION       

    $17.00 / hour  [potential for higher starting wage dependent on culinary skills and experience]   PLUS     gratuities     PLUS     $2,000.00 season completion bonus     PLUS     lodging & meals [at no cost to coworker]

    Apply Now
    Coldfoot Camp

    Dishwasher

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    The dishwasher has primary responsibility for executing dishwashing, kitchen cleaning, and food storage organizing activities in support of our mission to cook delicious, handcrafted meals in our 80-seat roadside cafe --- our summer season food service features both menu and buffet service --- the dishwasher also assists with food prep activities as required.

    THE PERFECT FIT

    The Coldfoot Camp dishwasher position is a perfect fit for an individual who:

    • Loves to clean and organize --- and, has great attention to detail.

    • Likes to work hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!].

    • Thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking.

    • Views favorably the idea of having a physical work component to their work day.

    • Is excited about the opportunity to spend a summer “midnight sun” season and fall “aurora” season north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range --- and, having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with the guests we serve.

    WORK SCHEDULE      

    Morning Shift --- 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM  &  1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Evening Shift --- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM  &  10:00 PM - 2:00 AM

    5 days per week

    COMPENSATION      

    $14.00 / hour     PLUS     gratuities     PLUS     $2,000.00 season completion bonus     PLUS     lodging & meals [at no cost to coworker]

    Apply Now
    Coldfoot Camp

    Host

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    The host has primary responsibility for a VERY diverse set of guest-service activities focused on extending soulful hospitality to an equally diverse make-up of guests [travelers, locals, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside café. 

    Specific host responsibilities include ---

    • Greet guests upon their entering the café [and, soulfully determine their needs].

    • Respond to guest questions regarding the Camp, the region, or the highway.

    • Seat those guests choosing to dine with us, take orders, and serve food/drink.

    • Cashier all Camp sales [meals, lodging, fuel, gift, mercantile].

    • Check-in overnight lodging guests.

    • Keep gift area organized and welcoming [fold, fold, fold!!!].

    • Clean café and public restrooms.

    • Assist with fuel and propane fill-ups when required.

    • Assist with dishwashing activities as required.

    • Assist with food prep activities as required.

    THE PERFECT FIT

    The Coldfoot Camp host position is a perfect fit for an individual who ---

    • Genuinely cares about and enjoys serving people.

    • Loves to clean --- and, has great attention to detail.

    • Likes to work hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!]

    • Thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking.

    • Views favorably the idea of having a physical work component to their work day.

    • Is excited about the opportunity to spend a summer “midnight sun” season and fall “aurora” season north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range --- and, having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with coworkers and guest alike.

    WORK SCHEDULE      

    Morning Shift --- 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Afternoon Shift --- 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Evening Shift --- 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM

    5 days per week

    COMPENSATION       

    $12.00 / hour     PLUS     gratuities     PLUS     $2,000.00 season completion bonus     PLUS     lodging & meals [at no cost to coworker]

    Apply Now
    Coldfoot Camp

    Lunch Cook

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    The lunch cook has primary responsibility for a diverse set of food production activities focused on cooking delicious, handcrafted meals in our "scratch" kitchen for an equally diverse make-up of guests [recreational travelers, truckers, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside café --- our summer “midnight sun” season lunch service focuses on menu service.

    Specific responsibilities include:

    • Execute final “line" food production activities required to fill lunch service menu orders.

    • Execute all food prep activities required for lunch service.

    • Assist with both prep and production activities associated with the “to-go” sack lunches for work crew and recreational traveler guests.

    • Assist with dishwashing activities as required.

    • Execute all cleaning activities required to leave the kitchen “absurdly clean” at the end of the shift.

    THE PERFECT FIT

    The Coldfoot Camp lunch cook position is a perfect fit for an individual who ---

    • Has previous line cooking and/or other experience in a commercial kitchen --- OR --- is new to a commercial kitchen but has a sincere and enthusiastic willingness to develop new culinary skills.

    • Views favorably the idea of working in a "scratch" kitchen versus an "industrial" production kitchen.

    • Views favorably the idea of working in a non-corporate work environment

    • Likes to work hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!]

    • Thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking.

    • Views favorably the idea of having a physical work component to their workday.

    • Is excited about the opportunity to spend a summer "midnight sun" season and fall “aurora” season north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range --- and, having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with coworkers and guest alike.

    WORK SCHEDULE

    10:30 AM – 6:30 PM;   5 days per week

    COMPENSATION       

    $15.00 / hour  [potential for higher starting wage dependent on culinary skills and experience]   PLUS     gratuities     PLUS     $2,000.00 season completion bonus     PLUS     lodging & meals [at no cost to coworker]

    Apply Now
    Coldfoot Camp

    Maintenance

    Coldfoot Camp

    Night Cook

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    The night cook has primary responsibility for a diverse set of food production activities focused on cooking delicious, hand-crafted meals in our "scratch" kitchen for an equally diverse make-up of guests [recreational travelers, truckers, and workers] in our 80-seat roadside café --- our summer season foodservice features both menu and buffet service.

    Specific responsibilities include:

    • Execute final “line" food production activities required to fill night service menu orders.

    • Execute all food prep activities required for night menu service.

    • Assist with both prep and production activities associated with the production and assembly of “to-go” sack lunches.

    • Assist with dishwashing activities as required.

    • Execute all cleaning activities required to leave the kitchen “absurdly clean” at the end of the shift.

    THE PERFECT FIT

    The Coldfoot Camp night cook position is a perfect fit for an individual who:

    • Has previous line cooking and experience in a commercial kitchen --- OR --- is new to a commercial kitchen but has a sincere and enthusiastic willingness to develop new culinary skills.

    • Views favorably the idea of working in a "scratch" kitchen versus an "industrial" production kitchen.

    • Views favorably the idea of working in a non-corporate work environment

    • Likes to work hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!]

    • Thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking.

    • Views favorably the idea of having a physical work component to their workday.

    • Is excited about the opportunity to spend a summer “midnight sun” season and fall “aurora” season north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska’s Brooks Mountain Range --- and, having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with the guests we serve.

    WORK SCHEDULE

    6:30 PM – 2:30 PM;   5 days per week

    COMPENSATION       

    $15.00 / hour  [potential for higher starting wage dependent on culinary skills and experience]   PLUS     gratuities     PLUS

    $2,000.00 season completion bonus     PLUS     lodging & meals [at no cost to coworker]

    Apply Now

    Deadhorse Camp

    Deadhorse Camp

    Baker/Breakfast Cook

    Deadhorse Camp

    Camp Host

    Deadhorse Camp

    Cleaner/Dishwasher

    Deadhorse Camp

    Dinner Cook

    Deadhorse Camp

    Prep/Lunch Cook

    Wright Air

    Wright Air

    Counter

    The counter-based guest service position has primary responsibility for assisting with all front counter activities associated with guest departures and arrivals on flights to/from our Fairbanks-based terminal --- secondarily, has responsibility for assisting with freight and ramp activities on an as-required basis.

    The guest service coworker is the frontline embodiment of Wright Air’s mission of soulful hospitality, hard work, and genuine care/concern --- it is the relationship that the guest service coworker builds with our guests that ultimately determines our ability to transform our mission into an everyday reality for our guests.

    Specific responsibilities include:

    • Use a computer reservation system to check in departing guests.
    • Make changes to guest reservations when necessary.
    • Weigh/tag guest baggage [must be able to lift 50 lbs].
    • Collect guest payments.
    • Screen guest luggage for hazmat.
    • Answer phone and appropriately transfer phone calls.
    • Respond to phone and walk-in inquiries.
    • Take phone reservations.
    • Perform cleaning activities at the terminal.
    • Escort guests out to aircraft.
    • Assist with other tasks or activities as required.

    THE PERFECT FIT

    An individual who:  

    • genuinely cares about and enjoys serving people;  
    • likes to word hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!]; 
    • thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking; 
    • views favorably the idea of having a physical labor component to their work day; 
    • thinks aviation is cool;
    • loves living in Interior/Arctic Alaska and is very excited about the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with the people and communities we serve.

    WORK SCHEDULE        

    At Wright Air we take pride in working hard to create a work schedule for each coworker that is individualized to meet their unique life-work balance/needs --- both part-time and full-time work schedules are available --- most work takes place between the hours of 4:00 AM and 8:00 PM --- the ability to work on Saturday and/or Sunday is a plus but not a requirement.

    COMPENSATION 

    Fairbanks-based coworker providing own lodging ---     

    Competitive starting wage dependent on skills/experience.

    OR

    "Camp-style" seasonal coworker ---

     Competitive starting wage dependent on skills/experience   PLUS   lodging   PLUS   $1,000.00 season completion bonus.


    OUR MISSION

    Extend soulful hospitality to our guests --- and, enjoy doing it

    Work hard --- thus, creating value for our guests

    Care [genuinely!!!] about the communities we serve

    Apply Now
    Wright Air

    Freight

    The freight-based guest service position has primary responsibility for assisting with all freight activities associated with accepting freight and mail for flights departing from our Fairbanks-based terminal --- secondarily, has responsibility for assisting with counter and ramp activities on an as-required basis.

    The guest service coworker is the frontline embodiment of Wright Air’s mission of soulful hospitality, hard work, and genuine care/concern --- it is the relationship that the guest service coworker builds with our guests that ultimately determines our ability to transform our mission into an everyday reality for our guests.

    Specific responsibilities include:

    • Use computer reservation system to accept freight and mail.
    • Screen incoming freight for hazmat.
    • Weigh/sticker incoming freight [must be able to lift 50 lbs].
    • Collect guest payments for accepted freight
    • Respond to phone inquiries regarding the current status of specific freight items.
    • Perform cleaning activities in the freight office and hangars.
    • Assist with other tasks or activities as required.

    THE PERFECT FIT

    An individual who:  

    • genuinely cares about and enjoys serving people;  
    • likes to word hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!]; 
    • thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking; 
    • views favorably the idea of having a physical labor component to their work day; 
    • thinks aviation is cool; 
    • loves living in Interior/Arctic Alaska and is very excited about the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with the people and communities we serve.

    WORK SCHEDULE        

    At Wright Air we take pride in working hard to create a work schedule for each coworker that is individualized to meet their unique life-work balance/needs --- both part-time and full-time work schedules are available --- most work takes place between the hours of 4:00 AM and 8:00 PM --- the ability to work on Saturday and/or Sunday is a plus but not a requirement.

    COMPENSATION       

    Fairbanks-based coworker providing own lodging ---     

    Competitive starting wage varies depending on skills/experience.

    OR

    "Camp-style" seasonal coworker ---

     Competitive starting wage varies depending on skills/experience   PLUS   lodging   PLUS   $1,000.00 season completion bonus.


    OUR MISSION

    Extend soulful hospitality to our guests --- and, enjoy doing it

    Work hard --- thus, creating value for our guests

    Care [genuinely!!!] about the communities we serve

    Apply Now
    Wright Air

    Ramp

    The ramp position has primary responsibility for assisting with all ramp activities associated with the loading and unloading of aircraft arriving and departing from our Fairbanks-based terminal --- secondarily, has responsibility for assisting with freight and counter activities on an as-required basis.

    The ramp coworker is the “behind-the-scenes” embodiment of Wright Air’s mission of soulful hospitality, hard work, and genuine care/concern --- it is the passion that the ramp coworker infuses into his/her work that ultimately determines our ability to transform our mission into an everyday reality for our guests.

    Specific responsibilities include:

    • Load and unload aircraft for arriving and departing flights.
    • Perform cleaning/organizing activities in the freight hangars and ramp area.
    • Assist with other tasks or activities as required.

    THE PERFECT FIT

    An individual who:  

    • genuinely cares about and enjoys serving people;  
    • likes to word hard [not just in concept, but in reality!!!]; 
    • thrives on work requiring serious flexibility and multi-tasking; 
    • views favorably the idea of having a physical labor component to their work day; 
    • thinks aviation is cool; 
    • loves living in Interior/Arctic Alaska and is very excited about the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with the people and communities we serve.

    WORK SCHEDULE        

    At Wright Air we take pride in working hard to create a work schedule for each coworker that is individualized to meet their unique life-work balance/needs --- both part-time and full-time work schedules are available --- most work takes place between the hours of 4:00 AM and 8:00 PM --- the ability to work on Saturday and/or Sunday is a plus but not a requirement.

    COMPENSATION       

    Fairbanks-based coworker providing own lodging ---     

    Competitive starting wage varies dependent on skills/experience.

    OR

    "Camp-style" seasonal coworker ---

     Competitive starting wage varies dependent on skills/experience   PLUS   lodging   PLUS   $1,000.00 season completion bonus.


    OUR MISSION

    Extend soulful hospitality to our guests --- and, enjoy doing it

    Work hard --- thus, creating value for our guests

    Care [genuinely!!!] about the communities we serve

    Apply Now

    Yukon River Camp

    Yukon River Camp

    Baker/Breakfast/Lunch Cook

    Yukon River Camp

    Cleaner/Dishwasher

    Yukon River Camp

    Dinner Cook

    Yukon River Camp

    Relief Cook

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