Culinary Host

Icy Strait Point; Hoonah (AK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Icy Strait Point in Hoonah, Alaska, is seeking a Culinary Host for the seasonal period (April–October 2027). The role requires arriving on time in uniform, deep menu knowledge, and comfort working near fire while engaging staff and guests.

Responsibilities include kitchen setup, preparation, inventory, and tour support. The position emphasizes health and safety, teamwork, and flexibility, with required certifications (ServSafe Manager, TAP’s Card, First Aid/CPR) and physical ability to lift,

Qualifications

• Must be a team player with good communication.
• Ability to stay positive under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up and sanitize workstations.
• Follow prep lists and recipes.
• Measure ingredients and prepare components for each tour start time.
• Ensure proper storage of food items and accessibility.
• Assist with tour setup and cleanup.
• Manage ingredients inventory and maintain a clean kitchen.
• Participate in required trainings.
• Butcher fish for each tour when needed.
• Understand the history and culture of Hoonah.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Stay calm under pressure

Physical stamina

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

TAP’s Card

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

About this position

Culinary Host

Reports to: Food and Beverage Supervisor/ Manager
Category: Seasonal (April - October 2027)
Salary Range: Hourly with bonus potential
Location: Icy Strait Point, Hoonah Alaska
Position Summary: The basic duties of the Culinary Host and working in this venue include arriving on time for each scheduled shift in the uniform provided, a thorough understanding of the menu, and must be comfortable with working with and around fire, communicating and conversing with staff and guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
• Following prep lists and recipes.
• Measuring ingredients and seasonings and preparing cooking ingredients for each tour start time.
• Ensuring that all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
• Assist with the set up and cleaning for each tour.
• Assist with keeping track of ingredients inventory.
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
• Participate in all required training.
• Butchering the fish for each tour.
• Knowledge of the history and culture of Hoonah.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure.
• Precious experience in a commercial kitchen desired.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Have or be able to attain ServSafe Manager Certification and TAP’s Card.
• Have or be able to attain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and walk 5+ miles daily.
• Willing to live in a remote, rural community for a minimum of 6 months per year.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Icy Strait Point is an outdoor site in a remote Southeast Alaska location. The site covers about two miles from end to end, with gravel paths, boardwalks, stairs, slopes, and uneven or wet surfaces. Employees regularly move between work areas across the site and may be outdoors in rain, wind, cold, and changing weather. Work areas may include docks, forest trails, and areas near water and active vehicle traffic.

Icy Strait Point is a Native-owned and operated enterprise and offers Native Preference under P.L 93-638. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

Salary Information

$17 - $17Hourly Wage