About the employer
Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge is a riverside hotel just under 10 miles from Fairbanks, Alaska, operated by Holland America Princess Alaska. Positions include Houseperson, Food Runner, Room Attendant, Dish Steward, Laundry Attendant, Public Area Attendant and Prep Cook, so the work is in housekeeping, food service and general hotel operations. Housing is guaranteed by the employer, though you may arrange your own if you prefer; a second job here is unlikely.
The job as Food Runner
What you'll do
- Cooking or preparing food items according to procedures or recipes
- Placing food items on serving plates or dishes along with required condiments and utensils to present to customers
- Preparing cold drinks, warm drinks, and other non-alcoholic beverages
- Preparing all items quickly and accurately, ensuring no waste and in accordance with production and portion requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment
- Maintaining and cleaning all Food Service areas including preparation tables, equipment, dishes, floors, supply areas, refrigerators, coolers, sales areas, and customer areas
- Demonstrating a high level of customer service and responding to and taking appropriate action to resolve concerns and complaints of guests
- Keeping supervisor/manager informed of situations relating to facility operation, patron complaints or concerns, accidents, emergency situations, damages, and potential safety hazards
- Attending departmental and team meetings as well as participating in all additional training courses
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
The employer provides off-site apartments about 1.5 - 2 miles from the Lodge, housing 3-5 people each with 2 to 5 per room. Linens, furnishings, a full kitchen with dishware, utensils and pots/pans, WiFi (which you set up) and coin-op laundry on site are included. Floors are co-ed, rooms are not unless requested.
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Why Fairbanks, Alaska?
Fairbanks is one of the most unique destinations in the entire Work & Travel USA program. In summer you get up to 21 hours of daylight, meaning endless time after work for hiking, canoeing, exploring hot springs and BBQs with new friends. By late August and September, the skies darken just enough for the northern lights to appear right above you.
Nearby adventures include Chena Hot Springs, Denali National Park, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, gold-panning tours and riverboat cruises. Wildlife spotting – moose, caribou, eagles – is part of everyday life here. Very few students get to say they lived and worked in Alaska; this is your chance.
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 Alaska are among the most popular in the program and fill up fast. If you want a summer of real adventure, solid earnings and friendships from around the world, apply now for the Food Runner position at HAP Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge.
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