About the employer
Denali Park Village is a seasonal resort operated by Aramark Destinations, right next to Denali National Park in Alaska, home to the highest mountain in North America. The property has 338 guest rooms and cabins spread over 12 acres, with a front desk, gift shops, three dining options and shuttles, and it runs from May to September.
As a Resort Worker, Cook or Housekeeping associate, you'll be part of a customer service team surrounded by forest, tundra and glaciers. Associates get discounts on tours and activities, plus complimentary bus trips into the national park.
The job as Kitchen Crew
What you'll do
- Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu
- Ensure storage of food in an accurate and sanitary manner
- Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies and procedures
- Use and care of kitchen equipment, especially knives
- Timely preparation of a variety of food items and beverages
- Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment
- Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage
- Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare menu for the day
- Supervise the food temperature requirements
- Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area
- Scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, and other equipment
- Ensure guest satisfaction by maintaining all dishes, pots, pans, silverware, glasses, equipment, and kitchen utensils are cleaned and sanitized by hand and machine washer
- Maintain dishwashing station, three compartment sink and related areas cleaned
- Ensure equipment is clean and in working condition; report any issues to management
- Perform other light maintenance and custodial tasks
- Maintain excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Aramark Denali Village provides dormitory-style housing with 2–4 people per room; some rooms have a private bathroom, others a shared one. Buildings and floors are co-ed, but each room is single-gender. Included are WiFi, a daily meal plan, free laundry (bring your own detergent) and a microwave during meal times.
Location: Denali National Park, Alaska
Why Denali National Park?
Denali is more than a job location – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime destination. Six million acres of wilderness, endless hiking trails, whitewater rafting on the Nenana River, ATV tours, flightseeing over glaciers and the chance to spot the “Big Five” of Alaskan wildlife. In late summer the midnight sun gives way to your first glimpse of the northern lights dancing above the tundra.
Denali Park Village sits right on the Nenana River, just minutes from the park entrance. Life here is social, outdoorsy and unforgettable – employee events, hiking groups, bonfires and a community of seasonal workers who become family fast.
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.
Ready for Your Alaskan Summer?
Positions in Denali fill up extremely fast every season. If you want to earn in US dollars, build real hospitality skills for your CV and live inside one of the most spectacular national parks on Earth – apply now and start your Alaskan adventure.
More offers from Aramark Destinations Denali Park Village
Season End Flex Worker @ Aramark Destinations Denali Park Village
Kitchen Crew - Early @ Aramark Destinations Denali Park Village
Housekeeping Crew - Late @ Aramark Destinations Denali Park Village
Housekeeping Crew - Early @ Aramark Destinations Denali Park Village
Housekeeping Crew @ Aramark Destinations Denali Park Village