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.
- Assists with other kitchen duties as assigned.
- Works in designated station set by the Location Chef / Sous Chef.
- May work in guest restaurants or the Employee Dining Room as needed and as assigned.
- Keeps all kitchen areas, equipment, and machines clean, sanitized and organized during individual shift.
- Assists all cooks and chefs as necessary.
- Assists in daily cleaning and sanitation duties.
- Maintains a clean and safe work area.
- Maintains cleanliness of all kitchen and dining room materials.
- Follows all machine cleaning procedures.
- Assists all cooks in daily preparation of menu items.
- May periodically train new employees or staff from other departments.
- Complies with all health and safety codes in handling and storage of all food products and kitchen equipment.
- Works with various soaps and cleaning chemicals.
Housing
Details
Spend Your Summer Where the Mountains Meet the Kenai River
Imagine finishing your shift and stepping outside to snow-capped peaks, turquoise glacial rivers and the smell of spruce forest in the air. That’s everyday life at HAP Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge in Cooper Landing, Alaska — one of the most breathtaking Work & Travel USA destinations in the country. We’re hiring energetic university students for the Dish Steward position from summer through fall.
What You’ll Get
- $16.00 per hour with 40 guaranteed hours per week (overtime often available)
- Seasonal position running from summer to fall — a longer season means more earnings
- Employee housing and meal options available at the lodge
- A truly international team — make friends from all over the world
- Real U.S. hospitality experience for your CV and a big boost to your spoken English
- Employee discounts, staff activities and access to legendary Alaskan adventures
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 with a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
- Reliable, punctual and ready to work hard as part of a team
- Conversational English and a friendly, positive attitude
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 20 kg in a warm, humid kitchen environment
- Flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
- No previous experience required — full training is provided
Please note: tips are not part of this position, but the guaranteed hours, steady schedule and overtime opportunities make it an excellent earner.
Ready to trade the ordinary summer for glaciers, wildlife and lifelong friendships? Apply now — Alaska is waiting.
Why choose HAP Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
Why Cooper Landing, Alaska?
Cooper Landing sits on the famous Kenai River, surrounded by the Chugach National Forest and just a short drive from Kenai Fjords National Park and the town of Seward. On your days off you can hike alpine trails, spot moose, bears and bald eagles, try world-class salmon fishing, raft the rapids, or watch the midnight sun light up the sky at 11 p.m. It’s the kind of summer you’ll be telling stories about for the rest of your life.
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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