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 Season End Flex Worker
What you'll do
- Operate laundry equipment related to the finishing of flatwork and tumble-dried goods, as well as fold and sort laundry
- Sort soiled linen into designated classifications and operate washer and drying machines
- Ensure all linen meets the quality standards
- Identify each linen distribution cart with proper name tags and cover all linen carts prior to shipment; assist truck driver to load the truck
- Strip, clean, remake and restock lodge rooms and cabins, as well as clean halls and common areas
- Clean common areas such as the front lobby, public restrooms and exterior common areas
- Clean restrooms, toilets, sinks and vanities; vacuum, strip and make beds
- Clean/remove bodily fluids
- Inform lead supervisor on level or quantity of supplies and keep carts stocked
- Support other departments and the cleanliness of employee housing, and maintain cleanliness of the work area
- Clean dishes using a machine and ensure all dishes, pots, pans, silverware, glasses, equipment and kitchen utensils are cleaned and sanitized by hand and machine washer
- Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu, including sandwiches, salads and prepping for next meals, with timely preparation of a variety of food items and beverages
- Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment; scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables and other equipment
- Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage, and ensure equipment is clean and in working condition, reporting any issues to management
- Answer guest questions, work with point-of-sale systems to check out guests, and maintain excellent customer service
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is dormitory-style at Aramark Denali Village. The buildings are co-ed, but each room is single-gender and shared by 2-4 people; some rooms have their own bathroom, others a shared one. A full meal plan with 3 meals a day, WiFi and free laundry (bring your own detergent) are included. No smoking indoors.
Location: George Parks HighwayDenali National Park, Alaska
Why Denali?
Denali Park Village sits inside one of the most spectacular wilderness areas on the planet. On your days off you can:
- Hike alpine trails and tundra ridgelines with panoramic views of Denali (20,310 ft / 6,190 m)
- Spot grizzly bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep and bald eagles
- Go whitewater rafting on the Nenana River, ATV touring or flightseeing over the glaciers
- Watch the midnight sun in summer – and catch your first Northern Lights as autumn arrives
- Travel to Anchorage, Fairbanks or Seward before heading home
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.
