Dish Steward
Work & Travel USA in the Heart of the Alaskan Wilderness
Imagine finishing your shift and walking out to snow-capped mountains, turquoise rivers full of salmon, and skies that stay bright until midnight. HAP Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge in Cooper Landing, Alaska is looking for energetic university students to join its kitchen team as Dish Stewards for the Summer to Fall season.
This is more than a job – it’s the kind of summer you’ll talk about for the rest of your life. You’ll live and work in one of the most beautiful corners of the United States, meet travelers from around the globe, and become part of an international team of students just like you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Operating the commercial dishwashing machine and hand-washing pots, pans and kitchen equipment
- Keeping dishes, glassware and silverware clean, sorted and ready for the restaurant team
- Maintaining a clean, organized and safe dish area, including floors and work stations
- Taking out trash, breaking down boxes and assisting with recycling
- Helping chefs and kitchen staff with basic prep and stocking tasks when needed
- Following all health, hygiene and food safety standards
Why Cooper Landing, Alaska?
Cooper Landing sits on the banks of the famous Kenai River, right in the middle of the Chugach National Forest and just a short drive from Kenai Fjords National Park and the Harding Icefield. On your days off you can go hiking, whitewater rafting, fishing for world-famous salmon, glacier sightseeing, wildlife spotting (moose, bald eagles and bears are your neighbours here!) and enjoy long Alaskan summer nights with your new friends.
What You’ll Get
- $16.00 per hour with approximately 40 hours per week
- Overtime opportunities during the busy season
- Employer-provided housing options and staff meal benefits (details confirmed at hiring)
- Employee discounts and access to lodge activities and excursions
- Real international work experience in American hospitality for your CV
- A tight-knit community of seasonal staff from all over the world
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 on a J-1 Work & Travel USA visa
- Basic conversational English
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to work as part of a team
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift/carry moderately heavy items in a fast-paced kitchen
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Availability from Summer through Fall – no previous experience required, full training provided!
Spots in Alaska fill up fast. If you want a summer of mountains, glaciers, midnight sunsets and unforgettable memories, apply now for the Dish Steward position at Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge!
About Alaska
Alaska is the ultimate Work & Travel adventure - glaciers, Denali, midnight sun and untouched wilderness. Most students work in remote lodges, national-park resorts and on tour boats, earning some of the highest summer wages in the country.
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