Summer Cooking Jobs and Kitchen Work

In addition to other hospitality jobs, resorts and hotels employ kitchen and dining staff. Some jobs, such as chef and bartender, require fairly extensive

previous experience and licensing; others are entry-level. These can be tiring jobs and you’ll spend a lot of time on your feet, but can be fun for the right person.

Working in the kitchens may not be glamorous and often involves very early or late shifts, but these are some of the Alaska seasonal jobs most open to new and entry-level workers. The season usually runs from the pre-peak season in early May through October.

Seasonal Chef Jobs
Chefs must have experience and certification in some aspect of food preparation. They are usually in charge of a kitchen and supervise cooks.

Cooks
Line cooks and prep cooks require less previous experience than chefs. They work to assemble food under the direction of the chef.

Host/ess
Hosts and hostesses oversee the dining room, greet guests, and process checks. Previous cashiering experience is helpful, and licensing may be necessary.

Summer Waitstaff
Waitstaff need to be friendly and have good customer service and sales skills. Previous experience is usually preferred.

Summer Bartending Jobs
Bartenders serve alcoholic beverages and sometimes food to guests. They must be over 21 and hold a current Alaska TAMS training program card. Experience is usually preferred.

Busperson
Buspeople clean the dining room, set tables, serve non-alcoholic beverages and provide customer service, and may assist the dishwashers.

Dishwasher
Dishwashers clean dishes and the kitchen, usually under the supervision of the chef.

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