Prep Cook
General information
Rate per hour
$16.00
Tips
No
Average hours per week
40 hours
Level of English
Intermediate
Estimated weekly wages
$640.00
Minimum hours per week
32 hours
Maximum hours per week
50 hours
Hours last season
50 hours
Overtime policy
Yes, paid after 40 hours
Bonus
Yes You are eligible for an end of season bonus if you stay through your agreed upon work dates and have no job performance issues. Bonuses are paid based on hours worked - minimum $200, maximum $1000.
Job benefits
Referral program - receive up to $400 for every person you refer to work with Holland Princess America! Bonus paid after the summer season.
Drug test
No
Must be 21+
No
Lifting
50lbs/22kgs
Uniform required
Yes
Uniform cost
Free
Dress code
Yes
Nearest city
Anchorage, Alaska
Distance
Over 50 miles away
Second job
Yes, likely
Job duties
- 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.
Housing
Housing
$105.00 per week
People per unit
3
Own housing allowed
No
Utilities
No
Details
Cook Where the Wild Things Are – Prep Cook at HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
Imagine chopping fresh Alaskan vegetables while the tallest mountain in North America towers outside your kitchen window. At HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, located in the heart of Denali State Park, Trapper Creek, Alaska, that’s just an ordinary Tuesday. This is your chance to spend a summer in one of the last true wilderness frontiers on Earth – and get paid for it.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Washing, peeling, chopping and portioning fresh vegetables, fruits, meats and other ingredients
- Preparing salads, sauces, soups, dressings and cold dishes according to recipes
- Assisting line cooks and chefs during busy breakfast and dinner services
- Measuring and organizing ingredients so the kitchen runs smoothly
- Keeping prep stations, coolers and equipment clean, organized and up to health and safety standards
- Receiving and storing food deliveries and rotating stock properly
- Working as part of an energetic, international kitchen team
What You’ll Get
- Competitive pay of $16/hour with a guaranteed 40-hour week
- Employee housing and meal options available on site (details provided by the employer)
- Real experience in a professional U.S. kitchen for your CV
- A truly international team – friends from dozens of countries
- Employee discounts and access to lodge activities and staff events
- Daily English practice in an authentic American work environment
Who We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA program
- Conversational English skills
- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights
- Reliability, punctuality and good teamwork
- Previous kitchen experience is a plus, but passion and enthusiasm matter more
- Comfortable living and working in a remote wilderness location
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.
Why choose HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
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.
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Public Area Attendant @ HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
$16.00
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$105.00 per week
Tips
No
Luggage Handler @ HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
$15.00
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$105.00 per week
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Dish Steward @ HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
$16.00
per hour
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Accommodation
$105.00 per week
Tips
No
Host/Hostess @ HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
$16.00
per hour
Alaska, Denali State Park, Trapper Creek
Accommodation
$105.00 per week
Tips
No
Dish Steward @ HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
$16.00
per hour
Alaska, Denali State Park, Trapper Creek
Accommodation
$105.00 per week
Tips
No
Room Attendant @ HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
$16.00
per hour
Alaska, Denali State Park, Trapper Creek
Accommodation
$105.00 per week
Tips
No
Host/Hostess @ HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
$16.00
per hour
Alaska, Denali State Park, Trapper Creek
Accommodation
$105.00 per week
Tips
No
Busser @ HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
$13.00
per hour
Alaska, Denali State Park, Trapper Creek
Accommodation
$105.00 per week
Tips
Yes
Busser @ HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
$13.00
per hour
Alaska, Denali State Park, Trapper Creek
Accommodation
$105.00 per week
Tips
Yes
Laundry Attendant @ HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
$16.00
per hour
Alaska, Denali State Park, Trapper Creek
Accommodation
$105.00 per week
Tips
No
Laundry Attendant @ HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
$16.00
per hour
Alaska, Denali State Park, Trapper Creek
Accommodation
$105.00 per week
Tips
No