About the employer
Skagway Inn is a hotel in Skagway, Alaska, operated by Holland America Princess Alaska, hiring for Room Attendant, Houseperson and Dish Steward positions. Housing is arranged or owned by the employer and provided to everyone hired, and staying in it is required. The property is set over 50 miles from the nearest larger town, and a second job is likely to be available.
Dish Steward
General information
Job duties
- Performs a variety of entry-level dishwashing tasks.
- Routinely cleans, washes and stores food and beverage service items, equipment, and the kitchen area.
- May monitor/clean the team dining room and set up and break down team dining buffet lines.
- Assist with other kitchen duties as assigned.
- Work in designated station set by the Location Chef / Sous Chef.
- May work in guest restaurants or Employee Dining Room as needed and as assigned.
- Keeps all kitchen areas, equipment, machines, etc. clean, sanitized and organized during individual shift.
- Assist all cooks and chefs as necessary.
- Assist in daily cleaning and sanitation duties.
- Maintain clean and safe work area.
- Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen and dining room materials.
- Follow all machine cleaning procedures.
- Assist all cooks in daily preparation of menu items.
- May periodically train new employees or staff from other departments.
Housing
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Work Where Alaska’s Wild Beauty Meets Gold Rush History
Imagine finishing your shift and stepping outside to snow-capped mountains, cruise ships gliding into the harbour, and a sunset that lingers until midnight. That’s daily life in Skagway, Alaska – one of the most legendary destinations on the Work & Travel USA map. HAP Holland America Skagway Inn is looking for energetic university students to join their kitchen team as a Dish Steward from summer to fall.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Dish Steward, you are the backbone of the kitchen – the person who keeps everything running smoothly so the chefs can shine. Your day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Operating commercial dishwashing machines and hand-washing pots, pans and kitchen utensils
- Keeping dish areas, sinks and equipment clean, organised and sanitised
- Restocking clean dishes, glassware and cutlery for the kitchen and dining room teams
- Assisting with basic food prep and receiving deliveries when needed
- Taking out trash, recycling and helping maintain overall kitchen hygiene standards
- Supporting your teammates during busy cruise-ship days with a positive, can-do attitude
Your Benefits
- $17.00 per hour – one of the strongest hourly rates in the Work & Travel programme
- 40 guaranteed hours per week, with the possibility of overtime during peak season
- Long season from summer to fall – more weeks, more earnings, more adventures
- Work for Holland America / HAP Alaska-Yukon, a globally respected hospitality and travel brand – a real asset on your CV
- Employer-supported housing options in Skagway
- An international team of students from all over the world – friendships that last a lifetime
- Real-world experience in American hospitality, teamwork and time management
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA J-1 programme
- Conversational English – enough to communicate comfortably with your team
- Physical stamina: the role involves standing for long periods, lifting and working in a warm, fast-paced kitchen
- Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic
- A friendly, team-first personality and willingness to learn
- Availability for the full summer-to-fall season
Please note: this position does not include tips, but the high hourly rate and guaranteed 40-hour weeks make it a fantastic earner.
Ready for Your Alaskan Summer?
Positions in Skagway are among the most requested in the entire Work & Travel USA programme and fill up fast. If you want a season of mountains, glaciers, midnight sun and unforgettable stories, apply today and secure your spot with HAP Holland America Skagway Inn!
Why choose HAP Holland America Skagway Inn
Why Skagway?
Skagway is a tiny historic town of around 1,000 year-round residents that transforms every summer into a buzzing international hub welcoming thousands of cruise passengers a day. Surrounded by the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, it’s a paradise for adventure lovers:
- Ride the world-famous White Pass & Yukon Route Railway through mountain tunnels and over trestle bridges
- Hike the Chilkoot Trail, Lower Dewey Lake and Laughton Glacier routes
- Kayak in the fjords, spot bald eagles, whales, bears and sea lions
- Take a day trip across the border into the Yukon, Canada
- Enjoy the endless Alaskan daylight – summer days here stretch to nearly 19 hours!
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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