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.
The job as Dish Steward
What you'll do
- 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.
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
The employer provides dormitory-style housing at 3rd & Spring Street, Skagway, Alaska 99840, and staying there is required. Rooms are shared by 2 people with shared bathrooms down the hall, non-smoking and pet-free. Linens/bedding, free laundry with detergent, WIFI and a common area with a large TV and DVD player are included; meals are not.
Location: Skagway, Alaska
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.
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!
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