Dish Steward
Work & Travel USA in the Heart of the Last Frontier
Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight into a postcard: snow-capped peaks, deep blue fjords, bald eagles overhead and the sound of a steam train climbing the White Pass. That’s daily life in Skagway, Alaska – and it can be your summer story. HAP Holland America Skagway Inn is looking for energetic international students to join its hospitality team as a Dish Steward.
About the Position
The Dish Steward is the backbone of every great kitchen. You’ll keep the heart of the operation running smoothly, working side by side with chefs, cooks and servers from all over the world. No previous experience is required – just a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
- Operate the commercial dishwasher and wash dishes, glassware, cutlery and cooking equipment
- Keep the dish pit, kitchen floors and work stations clean, organized and sanitary
- Sort, store and restock clean china, utensils and pots and pans
- Take out trash, break down boxes and assist with recycling and waste management
- Support the kitchen team with basic prep tasks and stock rotation when needed
- Follow all health, safety and food-handling standards
Job Snapshot
- Employer: HAP Holland America Skagway Inn
- Position: Dish Steward
- Location: Skagway, Alaska
- Industry: Hospitality
- Pay: $17.00 per hour
- Hours: approximately 40 hours per week
- Season: Summer to Fall
- Tips: Not applicable for this role
Why Skagway?
Skagway is a legendary Gold Rush town of fewer than 1,200 year-round residents, tucked at the end of a spectacular Alaskan fjord. In summer it comes alive with cruise ships, hikers and adventurers from around the globe. On your days off you can hike the historic Chilkoot Trail, kayak past glaciers, ride the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, spot whales, bears and eagles, or take a road trip across the border into Canada’s Yukon Territory. With nearly endless daylight in the Alaskan summer, your adventures don’t have to stop when your shift ends.
What You’ll Gain
- Competitive $17/hour wage with a solid 40-hour schedule and overtime opportunities during peak season
- Real experience in American hospitality with a globally recognized employer
- Employer-supported housing options in a remote destination where accommodation is hard to find independently
- An international team of coworkers and friendships that last long after the season ends
- Improved English, teamwork and time-management skills for your CV
- Time to travel across the USA after your program ends
Who We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA J-1 program
- Conversational English – enough to understand instructions and communicate with the team
- Physically fit and comfortable standing for long shifts, lifting up to 20 kg and working in a hot, fast-paced kitchen
- Reliable, punctual and a genuine team player
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ready to live and work in a small, remote town far from big cities
Spots in Alaska are limited and fill up fast. Apply today and turn your summer into the adventure everyone back home will be talking about!
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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