About the employer
HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge is part of Holland America Princess Alaska, the largest tour operator in Alaska and the Yukon. The lodge sits in Denali State Park near Trapper Creek, about 133 miles north of Anchorage, overlooking the Chulitna River, with a view of Denali on a clear day.
Positions include Cook, Housekeeping, Houseperson, Dishwasher, Host/Hostess, Busser and Laundry. You work as part of a team focused on excellent service for guests and colleagues alike. In your free time, hiking, rafting, fishing, flightseeing and jet boating are popular. Overtime, second jobs and a referral program are available in many locations.
The job as Prep Cook
What you'll do
- Performs a variety of entry-level food preparation tasks.
- Prepares and processes food and beverages for cooking or service.
- Cleans and washes food items.
- Observes company health, sanitation and food quality policies.
- Assists with cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and food items.
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is employer-arranged, suite-style and required for all hires, with 2-3 people per room and a bathroom shared between every two rooms. Three meals a day in the Employee Dining Room at the Lodge are included, plus linens, laundry with detergent, WiFi and a recreation center with TV, pool, foosball and movie room.
Location: Denali State Park, Trapper Creek, Alaska
Why Denali State Park?
Alaska isn’t just a destination – it’s a feeling. Your days off will look like a nature documentary:
- Denali (Mt. McKinley) views: The lodge is famous for its unobstructed views of the 6,190 m giant
- Hiking & wildlife: Moose, bears, eagles and endless trails right outside your door
- Midnight sun: Nearly 20 hours of daylight in summer means adventures never have to end
- Rafting, ziplining, fishing and flightseeing: Bucket-list activities in every direction
- Northern lights: As fall arrives, the sky puts on a show you’ll never forget
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?
Kitchens like this one fill up fast – and there’s only one Denali. Apply today and turn your summer into the story you’ll be telling for the rest of your life.
