Line Cook/Chef Wanted (Yakutat AK)

The Yakutat Lodge

Employment type: Seasonal

Experience level: mid level

Job title: Line Cook/Chef Wanted

 Pay – Hourly pay w/ overtime and a Generous Tip Package

Job Time Frame – ASAP – 1st week of October

Qualifications – Must be at least 18 years old, have experience in a high-volume kitchen.

Job Overview
The Yakutat Lodge is looking to hire a line cook/chef for our 2026 season. We operate a high-volume restaurant located in the city of Yakutat and serve food to public and private clientele. Our restaurant has a diverse menu based primarily off standard American cuisine. Work days are 10 hours 6 days per week. Must be able to lift 50lbs, have experience in meat and fish butchery menu, and line prep as well as cleaning duties. We're looking for someone who is well versed in breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Applicant will need to pass an Alaska Food Handlers Test. We are a small kitchen that pumps out a lot of food in short amount of time so someone who can handle a rush without breaking down is a must. The ability to handle high volume in a remote camp setting is a must. Applicant must have a good attitude and appearance, ability to handle/talk with clients personally and be able to perform all duties in a professional manner. We hire people from all walks of life so it's important to be able to work well with others. Room and board included with the job. All employees are subject to a drug screening.

Responsibilities and Duties
• Must be able to prep food quickly, and safely.
• Must be able to come up with breakfast specials, lunch specials, and dinner specials daily.
• Must be comfortable with up close and intimate fine dining cooking for our Big House clients.
• Closing and opening duties.
• Must be able to work a full 10-hour shift.
• Must work well with others.
• Must be ok with Washing Dishes
Qualifications
• Minimum of two years’ experience in high volume kitchen.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have fine dining catering experience.
• Must be punctual.
• Must be able to pass Alaska food handlers test and serve safe test.

The Yakutat Lodge has been in business since the late 80s and has provided our clientele with the finest customer service available in the industry. Applicant will live in a shared housing situation and will have a roommate. Yakutat Alaska is a small fishing village located on the Northern tip of the Alaska Panhandle. There is no road system and the only way to travel is by boat or plane. The town does have some amenities i.e.(grocery stores, post office, gym, medical and dental clinic) but is still pretty remote. We do have Wi-Fi and cell service (AT&T) and there will be ample opportunities to explore and go fishing. Our Perfect candidate will have a professional attitude and appearance, not be a drug addict or alcoholic and be able to handle high pressure situations. We offer a competitive pay DOE with a very generous tip package that will be paid out every two weeks. We encourage creativity and depending on which shift you are working you will be required to make a daily special (this is not only for our clients but our employees so being able to use creativity is imperative.) This job is hard work and does require a 60-hour work week. Our Kitchen is small but fully equipped and all the equipment is less than 4 years old. We have a full line (charbroiler, griddle, range, deep fryers, and double stack convection oven.) We do have a hired in dishwasher during our busy seasons however, most of the time the cooks on duty are responsible for the dish pit as well. Many of our employees have been with the lodge for several years some as many as 15+. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to save up some money, experience Remote South East Alaska and take a summer away from the real word. We are serviced by Alaska Airlines twice daily with jet service (no bush planes) from both Seattle and Anchorage. Come join our team and make 2026 a year to remember! Please send resumes to Cody Taggart.